The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 37,500
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 125d is 3.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 125d
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi S3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.61 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

BMW 125d
Audi S3
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi S3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.28 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft