The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 47,400
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 47,400
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 0.7 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
170.2 in
Length
171 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW M140i
Audi RS3 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 RS3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
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

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft