The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 33,000
€ 42,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 4.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
355 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
