The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 49,800
€ 40,100
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
BMW M140i
Audi S3
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.1 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi S3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi S3
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi S3
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
