The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 49,800
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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. The BMW M140i is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.99 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft