The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 47,400
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 4.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft