The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 48,900
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
105.1
170
165.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
