The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 46,400
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi S3
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft