The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 48,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
105.1
170
167 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.43 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
