The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 43,500

€ 42,500

€ 43,500
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. The Audi S3 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW M140i.
Audi S3
BMW M140i
55.2
70
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.6 in
102.2
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW M140i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %

General
Audi S3
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 S3
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 S3
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft