The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,100
€ 44,000
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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. The Audi S3 Sportback is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
170.2
105.9
170.9
170.2 in
Length
170.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
306 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
414 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).
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 Sportback
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
