The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 45,200
€ 35,500
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW M140i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.09 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
