The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 width, but the BMW M140i is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW M140i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft