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 1.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.2
70.6
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.4
170.4 in
Length
169.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.61 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8P
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
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
