The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 39,900
€ 33,300
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 4.8 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
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
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.24 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
BMW M135i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
377 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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
187.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
