The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M135i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW M135i
Audi S3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi S3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi S3
F21
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi S3
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft