The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 46,400
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 3.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.66 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 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
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft