The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 42,100
 BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 1.4 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
2690
4324
4310 mm
Length
4324 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1515 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.99 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
4.79 kg/bhp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L