The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 45,200
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
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 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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
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

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.44 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
107 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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)
30.6 cu ft