The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 48,900

€ 26,400

€ 48,900
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 BMW M135i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.9
170 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.7 %

General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F40
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft