Audi S3 vs BMW M140i xDrive
| Category | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1502 / 3311 | 1606 / 3541 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 206 / 204 | 212 / 209 |
| Average price | €50,000 | €49,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.10 | 1:14.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.0 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 15.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 92.6 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 11.4 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 24.2 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 12.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.9 s @ 1654 ft | 17.4 s @ 1493 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 69.7 kph (43.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 137 m (450 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S3 | BMW M140i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
M140i xDrive is the fastest by considerable margin.
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