The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is 3.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.97 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft