The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 40,600
 BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 31,700
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 35 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
20.03 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
45 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
598 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
98.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft