The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,800
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
165.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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