The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,300
€ 53,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 125i is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.6
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
171
170.2 in
Length
171 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
