The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 42,200

€ 24,800

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %

General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft