The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 50,600
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 35 TDI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
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 35 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 35 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft