The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 44,500
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 TDI DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.92 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft