The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 50,600
€ 25,900
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 3.8 cm longer and 1.2 cm lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4324
2578
4286
4324 mm
Length
4286 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.05 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.82 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
















