The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M240i Convertible Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 51,700

€ 30,400

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M240i Cabrio is 8.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.2
69.8
78.1
56.1
69.5
78.5
69.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.2 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
175.4
101.5
166.9
175.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.1 %

General
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
F23
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
335 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M240i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M240i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW M240i Cabrio
11.22 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M240i Cabrio
32 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW M240i Cabrio
437 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW M240i Cabrio
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M240i Cabrio
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data