The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 44,000
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
166.8 in
Length
170.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.15 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
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 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft