The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 44,800
€ 26,800
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M135i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.9
103.8
169.7
170.9 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.86 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
F20
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.13 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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















