The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 45,200
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft