The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 50,600
€ 45,100
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW M140i is 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.63 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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


















