The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 47,100
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 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 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22.93 lb/hp
10.92 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft