The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 42,900
€ 25,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M135i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.55 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
CAYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M135i
316 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.6 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
