The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 48,900
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Audi S3
BMW M135i
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.5 in
Length
170 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.14 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi S3
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
457 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft