AUDI S3 VS BMW M140I HEAD2HEAD REVIEW!!! // IS THE 140I REALLY BETTER?

[@101TheKMan]

A build series on your m140i would be awesome. I vote Birds suspension kit

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Deffo one of the first mods i’m planning on doing!

[@incognito96]

It comes down to personal preference. Both capable cars.

[@Nico-it4es]

So what’re the reasons/ type of person that takes one car over the other. ( looking for first car)

[@CarStaty]

@@Nico-it4es BMW is more of a drivers car, but not the best in regards to stability and performance in the rain. Audi S is consistent but boring, predictable and safe. Much better in the rain and is able to put its power down. Audi is more comfortable overall. BMW is more precise.

[@tomdwyer5695]

Had golf R 7 and 7.5 and most recently a cupra formentor all using similar engine drives parts to the s3 and didn’t love them as much as I now love my 2018 black shadow edition m140i only 38k- which was decided on a wim by your living with an m140i episode - great comparison mate keep up the great videos 👍

[@TheJaceyBoy]

Bought the misses an M140i 5 weeks ago, she loves it coming from a MK7 GTi, so much faster and more fun, done a few mods like OPF delete and Resonator it now sounds like it should, I have owned M2 Comp and M4 Comp and the M140i is much cheaper and as much fun

[@Thuds593]

Financed it *

[@TheJaceyBoy]

@@Thuds593 financed what?

[@Thuds593]

@@TheJaceyBoy the car it’s only a lease you don’t own it

[@TheJaceyBoy]

@@Thuds593 what are you on about?

[@Thuds593]

@@TheJaceyBoy lmao

[@ReeceT20]

I've had manual M240i for nearly 3 years It's been worked on quite a lot, fully adjustable bilstein coilovers Spacers Ebc brakes Eagle F1 asymmetric 6s Custom Dyno stage 2+ tune with a sports cat and mst intake as well as a load of carbon cosmetic goodies The car is now monstrously fast, with the uprated suspension and tyres I can't even get wheelspin in 1st gear in summer (in a straight line) However I'm not sure how I feel about that, the reason the car is so fun is because it's got way too much power to put down, but by making it more capable I've made it a bit more Audi like Just some food for thought

[@hettmannsperger42]

What clutch did u use? stock on stage 2+ ?

[@ReeceT20]

@@hettmannsperger42 stock clutch, although I don't think the car particularly likes it

[@drennaidoo6723]

Agree. Keeping my 140. It's my daily. Kw Suspension is excellent.

[@harisamjad3969]

Better than a s3 as good as a rs3

[@afegasdf76y123e]

how much was ur kw suspension

[@drennaidoo6723]

Worth the money though. One of the best mods. That and the exhaust (custom downpipe + midpipe + Mperfomance backbox 😍)

[@kevinokeefe1973]

Both good cars and purely personal preference but the point about you have to drive the S3 fast for it to be fun? You have to drive any sporty car fast / aggressively to have fun but the S3 gives you way more confidence that you'll not plant it into a hedge, has better stability, ride comfort, refinment, build quality, cabin, all weather grip. If you just want to play with a squirmy handling rear wheel car then the BMW is for you.

[@speeddemonRS3]

8Y RS3 and M240i owner and the bimmer is good except over bumps, but the RS3 is way better in every way imaginable 😅

[@Buck3366]

It was an absolute travesty that we never got the M140i XDrive in the UK down to technical issues. That’s the car I would have bought! The closest we get is that freaky looking M240i XDrive now and that’s just not grown on me at all despite its amazing capabilities.

[@ahyaan2552]

Why did we never get an xdrive m140i😢

[@Buck3366]

@@ahyaan2552 Apparently it wouldn’t fit in right hand drive configuration with the bigger 3.0 B58.

[@ryanhop2]

@@Buck3366 It has recently done though in the UK. You can find the first UK M140i XDRIVE now avaialbe for mod

[@ahyaan2552]

@@Buck3366 i wonder if it would be possible to chuck a b58 into them 120d xdrivea

[@drennaidoo6723]

I would've as well. Same we don't get it in the SA. I've driven the new M240i. It's really nice however you can feel the weight and the price tag is pretty hefty here. Bang for smiles is better on the 140.

[@jb123564]

The m140i was built to fight the rs3 at its time of release unfortunately within a year both amg and rs dropped 400+ hp upgrades on their hot hatches which left the 140 slightly behind however the power difference is noticable compared to the s3/a35, remove the launch control and theres not much in the 0-60 which lets be honest in the uk you aint lining up and launching a car from the lights, and on the roll in the damp the 140 is slightly quicker than an R/cupra/s3, add in a dry day and it will walk them, having had an cupra for 3 years the 140 was an absolute upgrade and Ive driven s3s quite a bit and they feel lackluster when accelerating (maybe due to torque?)

[@hydraz1443]

the M140i was not made to rival the rs3 or the a45. That was the M2

[@blazesmooth5573]

@@hydraz1443 What a stupid comment, that's like saying the m3 is not made to compete with the rs5 because that's the m4. Or that the m5 isn't made to compete with the rs6 because that's the m6. All these cars share the same engine between each other. 1 series and 2 series have the same specifications till u go to m power where the 1M costs stupidely much

[@jb123564]

@@hydraz1443 back when it was first released it had 50hp over the S3 and R putting it almost on par with the 45 and rs3 but yeah you are probably right regarding the M2

[@retsehcnamdetinu1672]

Your comment sounds more stupid, at least his comment is more sensible when you compare the fact that m140 is not full M car + it's pricing compared to S3 is more on par than RS3 ​@@blazesmooth5573

[@heritiermajaliwa7256]

I love your content bro keep it up And I am a huge fan of Audi can you review the new s3 HERITIER here from Johannesburg South Africa🇿🇦

[@djjackjones1]

I’m itching to change my car (330D E91) A bit dated and I’ve had it for 4 years. I really fancy an M140i but, I’m 43 and they’ve become the modern day Saxo, owned by kids who don’t shave! Or, the more grown up RS3 but, you need a fuel tanker to run it or, deep pockets.

[@PeakMotionOfficial]

Get an m2 or m2 comp

[@nclsv]

Is the 30-70 list available somewhere?

[@acidrain55]

you should have mirror tilt feature with reversing.

[@thatsbigdave]

To sort that suspension bounce get the powerflex inserts, its night and day with how it makes the car handle

[@johnshaw8013]

You think a B58 is a torque monster, you need to try a N57 335d... I love mine!

[@BM_PAZ]

Agreed, I've had an M140i and now the 335d...absolutely savage torque.

[@kiritokun1791]

may i ask whats the average mpg for the m140i and s3 for town driving?

[@sjbradley98]

I've had both and they're basically the same for me. I'd say traffic on the day, weather etc. plays a bigger factor in economy.

[@andrewbrown75ify]

Switching to PS5 tyres on an M140i transforms the grip, its on another level

[@Steviep_04]

The issue I have is that my insurance wants 2.3K for a m140 with 3 years NCD where as S3 is 1K and S4 is 1.2K so audi seems to be cheaper

[@ARDEN440i]

I've never driven an RS3 or M140i, but I struggle to see how you can compare them both. Pretty much everybody says the same thing that in completely stock form the M140i handling is utterly pants. Interior is definitely not on the same level, and they make less power stock for stock. Can someone tell me in what way they're comparable ?

[@emmanuelakintayo1601]

Driving experience rear wheel drive is really that’s special I struggled to understand the fascination with bmw when I first got into car but generally BMW builds cars for the driver where as Audi in this case builds car that have great performance and quality but are as fun or exciting to drive

[@emmanuelakintayo1601]

And the price ofc Rs3 is over 10 k more

[@rdvwgolfr5388]

I’ve driven both Rs3 stage 1 and I own a m140 stage 2+, and you can’t really compare them because there totally different cars in my opinion. Yes there both hatchbacks but drive so different,the rs3 is the all round better car and gives you so much confidence but then is very dull experience. I think it depends what you want from a car, on the other hand the m140 is not the best at everything but is so much fun and makes you a better driver for sure, very aggressive it’s all down to personal preference. To be fair b roads rs3 is quicker but on a rolling race my m140 beats it every time , but then again if the rs3 was stage 2+ it would be faster for sure.

[@ARDEN440i]

@@emmanuelakintayo1601 I agree, that's why I will always take BMW over the big 3. I love a drivers car myself. However, in this case, the M140i is definitely more suited toward brute straight line speed rather than handling. The fact that the RS3 is 10k more proves my point that they're not comparable.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@ARDEN440i 100% Had an M140i for 4 years, loved it. Spent thousands upgrading it, and in a straight line it was a missile. Now own a standard OG M2. Wow, the steering, cornering, ride and handling, on another level. My old M140i could have had 900bhp and it still wouldn't see which way my M2 went on a twisty road.

[@francbhdbdbdb]

Where would you put a tts in this since they handle better than a s3 ?

[@neil5242]

Audis don't handle, they grip. There's a difference. I'm with Clarkson on this...fast Audis are all a bit meh.

[@ronnieyates7117]

I wish people would get the figs right the m140i is 0to 60 in 4.2 seconds and I don’t think a stock block has been dyno d less than 350 hp

[@gottliebdee263]

Where does that, ‘like a freight train’ expression come from? They are one of the slowest accelerating things I can think of. One of the slowest braking too.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

It relates to unending acceleration. Basically means it feels like you could tow the moon and keep accelerating.

[@blaz8224]

can you do a review between bmw m3 ane rs3 if you can :). Very nice videos I very much enjoj them

[@emmanuelakintayo1601]

I agree build series would be great.

[@DanielBroadbent-nm6rg]

Those nervous giggles whilst skating around for traction cracked me up , I’m always at it 😆I’ve had 2 of these now , bang for buck and drivability hands down prefer the 140, also had an s3 personally too but too boring for me . Suppose it comes down to driver preference both are flying machines on the road (especially if you know what your doing ) and will upset many other more powerful cars out there . Quality video and content . 👍🏻

[@GhostlyVT]

do you mind doing a 2018 mercades cls 350

[@daveatkinson644]

Wouldn't the m135i have been a better comparison?

[@emanuelefossati3812]

Good idea would be re-doing the comparison with an X drive

[@archiebrown6407]

Does the golf r handle better than s3?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

They feel the same to me.

[@Sierra-Yankee]

I’ve got a 125i and it doesn’t go over speed bumps like a pogo stick 😂 I do like the M140i and the engine is master piece, but one wrong move especially in the wet and it’s 1-0 to the hedge 😂 why didn’t BMW give it better suspension??? Anyway love the channel and content, can’t wait for more videos next year 👍👍

[@drennaidoo6723]

Misconception. Good tyres and common sense and the car has been pretty good in the rain. It will behave like a hooligan if you want it to. Also the suspension is decent for road use within speed limits. Only when you're really pushing on then you don't have the confidence. I've only experienced the bouncy feeling when the road is uneven and you hit a bump or something at speed.

[@neil5242]

If you can't drive, PLEASE buy an RS3, S3, Golf R, etc, else you'll bin an M140. Simple as. Think of the VAG range as offering stabilisers for those with low/no ability.

[@Yhyujss]

BMW didn't give it the suspension to deal with that b58 because no one would of bought the M2. Even on a wet day i drive my on the edge and yeah it moves around a little but the contraction control system is very good so it rubbish it's going to end up in a hedge

[@levyace]

Happy holidays ❤

[@michaelgibson3010]

Noticed you were in 2nd gear in the S3 and 3rd gear in the M140i 🤔 why was that?

[@stichupman]

M140i is 8 speed and s3 is 7 speed unless its pre face lift then it will be a 6 speed.

[@michaelgibson3010]

@@stichupman yeah I understand that however I was just stating that in the M140i he was in a higher gear therefore if he was wanting to see how fast it can go from 30-70 then why wasn’t he in the optimal gear like he was in the S3? 👍🏼

[@DjNikGnashers]

M140i standard figure is actually 335bhp, not 340.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

i quote horsepower not brake horsepower, two different things.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@ParagonCarsLondon Yes I know, I work in the motor trade. No worries. BHP takes frictional losses in the engine into account, and as such is more accurate, and lower.

[@simonh870]

The S3 is nice enough but is a generic 4 cylinder turbo. It just doesn't feel special like the 6 cylinder M140i.

[@mpicanza4491]

If you fancy driving my M140i which has Quaife, Birds suspension, XHP3, stage1 tune, before you start your project, let me know. A weapon is an understatement….😉

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Maybe 👀..

[@stephenross7630]

I have so much fun in my m140i, it's nuts😂😂😂😂

[@samturner8311]

M140, stage 2 bm3, xhp stage 3, HPFP, MMR intake, scorpion downpipe de-cat , full Remus exhaust, bilstein coil overs , wavetrac diff, poly bushes and some j hook discs and ferrodo pads to slow it down 😂 will destroy any s3 and most rs3 going stage 3 with pure 800 turbo 🎉

[@DjNikGnashers]

Bet that is a straight line missile. I had an M140i for 4 years. Upgraded lots of parts, mine was only running 3455bhp/634nm but very quick. Unfortunately, no matter how much money I spent on it, the fact was, it would still only be a modified 118i chassis. Recently got an OG M2, completely standard, and wow. Slower in a straight line, but steering, damping, cornering, handling, on another level. Even a 900bhp M140i would not see which way I went on a twisty road.

[@volt8684]

Ha ha as the owner of a Ford rs2000 in 1979 a “very fast Ford” which was a hoot to drive sideways everywhere but was 109bhp😂😂😂😂😂😂. Wonder what 30-70 would have been

[@Andrea18353]

Yeah it is...and also better looking

[@GCs-Cars]

S3’s just sound too shit compared to the 40is. If I ever moved away from my stage 2 m240i, it’d have to be an RS3 or maybe even an RS4

[@jakeyoung7431]

IMO S3 is better for the UK

[@LosKrauses]

The comparison should be with the RS3…

[@Fhrivneoauf]

Fairly meaningless 30-70mph times if you’re starting from 2.5k revs. Kickdown is a more real world way to do these tests.

[@Yhyujss]

I was racing a rs3 and it could not over take me what are you saying S3 is faster In what way it not in the same League simple when you drive an m140i you smile when driving a S3 nothing really to smile about

[@lexman8678]

And in an m140i you will have lost control and crashed around a corner and for racing an rs3 and keeping up I think your full of bullshit

[@Yhyujss]

@@lexman8678 not when it stage 2+ 480hp 730nm with LSD, bilstein coilovers rear subframe inserts bushing. Underbody bracing spacers so no it's not ballshit

[@kyranthez927]

​@@YhyujssAs much as I love the m140i, that argument is stupid, because you're admitting that to not die you have to spend loads of money on modifications

[@Yhyujss]

​@@kyranthez927 the traction control system is very good so no your not going to die even in stock if you know how to drive a m140i. The one that crash them haven't got a clue how to drive a proper driver car they probably used to driving S3, golf r rs3 which a monkey can drive.

[@gordy7868]

@@Yhyujssur spending a fortune just to get close spend th same on th rs3…

[@kgg943]

6:20 at least blur his plates 🤣

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

nah 🤣

[@moham1287]

Just think back to the Chris Harris video on top gear driving the RS3 and M2 around a corner. There is only one winner.

[@kyle0003]

Im in the middle of a dilemma… my mate is selling his 2015 S3 stage 2 with mods. Its meticulously taken care of, mint condition, only been in a garage, he has multiple cars to its hasnt been driven much 88k kms. Or a 2017 M240i with the M-performance pack with 69k kms from a BMW dealership. Single owner, mint condition as well, full dealer service history and its stock. The S3 is 2/3 the price of the M240i but he is also offering it to me for a very good deal. I wont be daily driving either as I have another little car for that. Cant decide between the 2. I am more in favor of the M240i but unsure of its reliability

[@tejzino1598]

Could you compare the s3 vs a35 cause they are very similar to each other

[@tan9640]

The s3 is the more serious and focussed bit of kit from factory. But, the 140i is the far better & more engaging platform even with its naff handling & suspension. However, spend 4k on the m140i with some suspension and a LSD and it runs rings around an S3

[@neil5242]

More serious? It is a 4 pot with Haldex... and it has 1 exhaust per cyclinder 😂

[@tan9640]

@@neil5242 yep someone who hasn’t driven a stock m135/40i talking

[@DjNikGnashers]

M140i have amazing B58 engines, and if it's an auto, amazing ZF8 box. But the car is just a 118i m sport underneath. I had an M140i for 4 years, spent thousands on it. No matter what you do, it will only improve it to a reasonable amount over a standard car, and it will never be a really good handling thing. An S3 isn't exactly great either, numb, understeery, FWD haldex until the front wheel lose grip then the rears get brought into the game. My OG M2 I have now, completely standard, absolutely runs rings around any M140i on a twisty road, no matter how much money the M140i has had spent on it diff, chassis mods, bracing, m3 arms, doesn't matter.

[@lukeskywalker1666]

@@DjNikGnasherswith LSD and m4 arms and bushes with lowering kit the m140i would destroy og m2 the b58 is much better engine then n55, and on the straight the m2 would be a small dot on the rear mirror, the m2 competition now that’s a proper m2 with the s55 engine

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@lukeskywalker1666 Did you even read my post ? I HAD AN M140i FOR 4 YEARS. I spent thousands on it. My car did not have M3/M4 arms but all that does is allow you to run more camber so you get a better turn in, from the front wheels. My car was running 455bhp/634nm, so I know how fast they are in a straight line, as I OWNED ONE FOR 4 YEARS you muppet. Trying to tell me about a car I owned for 4 years, when you have never even owned one yourself you turnip. Lowering kit does not do anything for handling on an M140i. Standard M140i is SLOWER than a standard OG M2, 0-60 times 4.6 for an auto M140i, verses 4.2 for a DCT M2. My tuned M140i would have pulled away from my current OG M2, but not small dot in the mirror, the difference isn't that great. Also your bullshit about S55 being a proper M engine is comical, you know nothing about cars that is obvious. The N55 in the OG M2 is not the same as the N55 in other BMW models, it has forged parts (crank, rods, pistons, etc), and other improvements, and it is a great engine in it's own right. Plus the M2C is heavier and in reality the difference is almost nothing, with some very famous car reviewers preferring the OG M2 to the M2C. You don't know SHIT about cars, so I suggest you keep your childish mouth shut.

[@majinsbo]

Cool vid but these cars don’t compare at all

[@Whiponized]

💪💪

[@ashwho-6319]

Would of been better if you used a pre opf S3 with 310hp

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

i know, couldn’t get one sadly ☹️

[@GhostlyVT]

C43 coupe next?

[@platzangst911]

It doesn’t make any sense what u said that BMW is cheaper and you would first invest in xHP even though u mentioned the gearbox is the best on the market 😂 Why not invest in a better suspension (KW or ST)?

[@francescosaia4475]

140i together

[@mrrolex1364]

The s3 would’ve embarrassed the m140i on the 0-60

[@AM-yt8wz]

M140I is faster than S3 for sure .0-60 in 4.6 seconds,more torque and power. And those tfsi engines in Audi's and vw are not even that reliable

[@stephenpearson8720]

Yeah till it rains

[@AM-yt8wz]

@@stephenpearson8720 in a roll race the BMW will show the S3 who's daddy!💪

[@stephenpearson8720]

Or until you hit a b road then that mint m140 suspension and 1 wheel drive comes into play😂

[@sac7454]

Not reliable because people don’t service them, rag them out on cold and don’t exclusively put in 99 Ron I’ve had mine for 20k + and never had a problem

[@GodsGiftToMom]

I've had both, and the S3, although not as fun, is by far the better motor. The haldex spins up on the S3 occasionally, but cornering performance during poor weather conditions puts the S3 on top. The cockpit on the S3 is insane. BMW didn't even come close

[@dragonsbane2]

The bmw, I wants it, Mi needs it, My precious 😊

[@GodsGiftToMom]

Audi S3 is a better car. Fact. I've owned both and the BMW 1 series shouldn't be classed as a BMW. They're a pile of crap,

[@IcyUtd]

Which 1 series did u have?

[@TheSpongebob74]

Yeh ea888 is better than the b58 😂😂😂😂 give over s3 is just another crappy 4 pot turbo

[@robotboy5990]

It’s the looks of the m140i that I just can’t stand. Looks so boring. So many about too.

[@mattsamuels3607]

M140i is not on the same level as a45s and rs3s please stop😂

[@jamiekirkland8605]

Tell that too the a45 I gapped the other week lol, and countless videos show how much faster it is. Rs3 is a competitor for sure, but the 140i on a rolling start would keep up no issues at all...

[@mattsamuels3607]

@@jamiekirkland8605 not stock for stock 381 in the a45 or 340 in a 140i don't get me wrong B58 is insanely good tuned but stock it's different gravy

[@2012lmfao]

No it wouldn't. The RS3 is the direct competitor regardless of cost. It costs more because it is a better car... fact. The 140i is a phenomenal car for the price and extremely quick and a great way to enter high performance on a budget.