The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 39,900
€ 31,400
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M135i is 4.8 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
404 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
