The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 32,300
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 125i is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.97 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
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 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft