The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 44,500
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.14 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
431 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft