The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 47,100
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 length, but the BMW M135i is 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.92 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft