The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,000
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 34,300
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. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
167 in
Length
170.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.07 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 TFSI
109.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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