The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 44,500
€ 45,100
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW M135i is 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
