The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 50,600
€ 53,500
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW M140i is 1.9 cm shorter and 3.5 cm narrower.
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1411
1765
1984
1411
1800
1966
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1411 mm
Height
1411 mm
2690
4324
2631
4343
4324 mm
Length
4343 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5550 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
362 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 NM
at 1625 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
465 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.82 kg/bhp
4.41 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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