The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 43,100
€ 48,500
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
306 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
