The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 42,100
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 BMW M135i is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.53 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.57 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft