The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 45,500
€ 42,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 length, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower.
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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
