which u guys taking out of these 2?
im going for the m140i
Ford Focus RS vs BMW M140i
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 475 / 350 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1555 / 3428 | 1522 / 3355 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 225 / 222 | 223 / 220 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €50,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 2:04.30 | 2:03.00 |
| Sachsenring | 1:39.22 | 1:39.69 |
| Baskerville Raceway | 1:01.11 | 1:02.10 |
| Inta Long (Conf 2) | 1:24.48 | 1:26.27 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.6 s | 16.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 2.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.7 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.8 s | 11.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 268 kph (167 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (438 ft) | 132 m (435 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW M140i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M140i is the fastest by a small margin.
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jeremyclarkson1 3y ago
jeremyclarkson1 3y ago @Corvolet3
i was planning to buy an m140i at some point in my life and now u gave me the idea to fit it with an ac schnitzer diff, thanks 👍
jeremyclarkson1 3y ago @Corvolet3
yeah, i remember i went on to the superchips website for an ecu remap and it brought the m140is power from 340 hp to 458 hp (more powerful then an f80 m3)
Headgasket lol 5y ago
He's right look at drag races side by side namely carwow. M140i beats rs3 and rs3 is awd what a disappointment
