The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 39,100
€ 39,900
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
169.4
105.9
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
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 Sportback
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
