The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 37,100
€ 49,900
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1421
1765
1984
1402
1794
1995
1765 mm
Width
1794 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1402 mm
2690
4329
2578
4302
4329 mm
Length
4302 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.61 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 125i
221 bhp
335 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
450 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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6.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.67 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i
50 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
567 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
108 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
