The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 47,800
 BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 1.4 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
1785
1966
1411
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
2690
4324
4310 mm
Length
4324 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10 %
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.43 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M140i
54 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
706 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L