The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 41,600
€ 56,000
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 125d is 0.6 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
1421
1765
1984
1411
1800
1966
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2690
4329
2631
4335
4329 mm
Length
4335 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.23 %
General
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
BMW 125d
221 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1950 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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6.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.81 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125d
61 mpg
33 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
702 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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
94.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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