The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 27,700
€ 44,500
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.77 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DKRF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
