The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 45,200
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.4 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
170.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.78 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
10.44 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft