The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
€ 44,500
€ 29,700
€ 44,500
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 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.83 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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

















