The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 44,000
€ 20,300
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M135i is 5.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.9
101.5
165.5
170.9 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.23 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
147.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
