The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 41,000
 Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) Ford Focus RS
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 125i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
71.8
79.5
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
104.3
172.8
170.4 in
Length
172.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.79 %
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
F21
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS

Performance

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS

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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
125 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft