The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 49,800
€ 49,900
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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. The BMW M140i is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.2
70.6
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.2 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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




















