The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)

€ 38,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 46,000
 BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.56 %
BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft