The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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. The Audi S3 Convertible is 2.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
174.4 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.73 %
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data