The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 32,900
€ 38,200
€ 32,900
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 125i is 3.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 125i
Audi S3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.1
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
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi S3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.52 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi S3
F20
Generation
8P
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
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi S3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
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 125i
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
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
