The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 46,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 FSI is 3.8 cm shorter and 1.2 cm taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
1423
1765
1995
1411
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4286
2690
4324
4286 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
11.75 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
518 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
