The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 44,000
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is 3.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.9 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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