The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 46,400
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M135i is 0.4 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
170.2 in
Length
170.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F21
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-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft