The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 38,900
€ 44,000
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI is 2.7 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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
4340
4313 mm
Length
4340 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.52 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DGCA, DJGA
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 40 TDI
181 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
380 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
8.56 kg/bhp
5.03 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
684 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
460 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
