The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)

€ 44,500
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 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
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
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
4057 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.83 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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