The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 49,800
€ 22,800
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.17 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
