The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 50,600

€ 30,800

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M140i is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.48 %

General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft