The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 48,900

€ 31,000

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.19 %

General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft