The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 42,500
 BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 53,500
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.7 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
171 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.69 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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