The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
BMW M135i (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
6-speed manual 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
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 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