The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 48,900
€ 27,900
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105.1
170
102.4
167
170 in
Length
167 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.12 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F40
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
