The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 36,600

€ 42,200

€ 36,600
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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
56.1
70
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
322 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft