The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 48,900
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M135i is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
170 in
Length
171 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F40
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft