The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 44,000
€ 26,300
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 12.6 cm shorter and 1 cm taller.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
1421
1765
1957
1411
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4214
2690
4340
4214 mm
Length
4340 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.81 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.51 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
632 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
560 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
