The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 44,000
€ 26,400
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 12.6 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1411
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4340
2578
4214
4340 mm
Length
4214 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.12 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
5.03 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
