The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 40,600
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 30 TDI is just 1.1 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
1426
1785
1966
1411
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1426 mm
Height
1411 mm
2637
4313
2690
4324
4313 mm
Length
4324 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DGTE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
11.97 kg/bhp
4.76 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
63 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
54 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
690 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Sportback 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L

















