The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 25,300
€ 47,100
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.2 cm shorter and 1.2 cm taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4292
2690
4324
4292 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.03 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.4 kg/bhp
4.95 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
360 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L



















