The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 40,600
 BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 41,500
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Audi S3
BMW M135i
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3
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
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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 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
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft