The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 37,500
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.28 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft