The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 35,500
€ 39,900
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 8.6 cm shorter and 1 cm taller.
Audi A3 3.2
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
4238
2690
4324
4238 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.36 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
396 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
