The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 44,000
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.9 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.15 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft