The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 38,200
€ 42,200
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi S3
BMW M135i
55.1
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.1 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.5
105.9
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW M135i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
Audi S3
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
