The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 39,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 8.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
1421
1777
1966
1411
1765
1984
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2601
4237
2690
4324
4237 mm
Length
4324 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
13 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
