The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 42,200

€ 27,900
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 11 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
4324
4214 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
579 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L