The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 22,800
€ 42,200
€ 22,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 4.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
