The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 45,200
€ 25,800
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 11 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1411
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4214
4324 mm
Length
4214 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.91 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
