The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 45,100
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 44,800
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.44 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
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
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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 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
526 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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