Ford Focus RS LE v BMW M140i Comparison Review | Drive.com.au

[@15october91]

M140i all the way!

[@colinhooper1933]

Nope

[@supercarshunter2450]

15october91 yah mate, they‘re saying the M140i doesn‘t have the performance.... wtf! It‘s a pocket rocket literally!

[@shovelrider8336]

I have driven both, the M140 out does the RS any day

[@germanengineering204]

yeah the BMW is in a class above imo way nicer all around!🙂

[@bercavlad8560]

Bimmer is the way to go. RWD, the last generation before BMW will apply the cost reduction and move to FWD.... sad and boring days will come in this class!

[@chrissorreda4982]

I understand the appeal of the RS but i cant say no to a straight six rear wheel drive small car 😍

[@zoltrix7779]

I have driven both these cars and I agree with the reviewer. They are both fantastic. But the M140i just isisn't that great to drive in manual form, in fact, its disappointing. However, if you pick the fantastic 8 speed auto and treat it more as a great everyday rocket, its great. That means that the RS is a better raw drivers car, despite it not being RWD. The top and and smoothness of the BMW is pure excitement, but it just doesn't have that low RPM punch of the RS. That being said, the top end of the RS does become breathless. In reality, the RS is also significantly cheaper, paint is optional on the BMW, along with heated seats, apple car play etc. And its drive away price in base form is around 65K. You can easily get the RS LE for 55k on the road.

[@zoltrix7779]

LSD is also a $5000 option on the BMW.

[@25143094rea]

I love both cars, but am the proud owner of a M140i. I did end up racing a Focus RS, and at a “certain” speed on the straight, the RS had to pull over as I was having to ease off the accelerator. The BMW has the grunt, and in my opinion, the stealth to surprise a lot of big expensive cars out there.

[@YouThana]

Another advantage of the M140i: the engine doesn't blow up ^^

[@marcovanderbank7361]

Rs is nice but you get way more bang for your buck with the m140i

[@johnjoihnu3904]

This is an awful review, way too scripted? Why not just do an honest review or get a better presenter who will be able to get the channel more viewers

[@AV-zd8ue]

As a daily driver sorry couldn’t live with the RS. BMW with jb4 tune alone and optional LSD is major fun

[@DjNikGnashers]

I wanted a hot hatch. I tried Focus RS, Audi S3, Merc A35, Golf R, and then an M140i. It was an easy choice. M140i (auto 2017) was the best do-it-all car. Very smooth and refined, quiet and even economical in comfort mode, but an absolute giggle in sport+. Now it's remapped to 411bhp/576nm and competes with RS3/A45, so would obliterate a Focus RS, yet still be much more reliable.

[@kevinroyluck5567]

Bull shit review been in both the bmw is quickest thing I’ve ever been in frightening fast

[@Memories-_]

Black doesn’t do the M140i justice I’ve got to say. Get it in Blue, Orange, white or even Grey and it looks really good and expensive I can assure you 👍

[@ronniemcintosh2937]

Dezz9820 I've got one in Estoril blue with dark grey wheels n looks class mate. Black doesn't show of any details, but each to their own...

[@djmocok]

I have M140i

[@Sharkster32]

M140 hasn't had any head gasket issues, how's the Ford doing?

[@statewidedojrp3293]

BMW sucks because it has no oil dipstick .. and that dumb on a sports car

[@theone3473]

That has to be one of the worse colour combos for the M140. Black on black with black wheels. No wonder it looked dull against the Ford.

[@FOCUSEGO]

Yes, why is that? I have an M140i shadow edition 8 speed auto in classic Estorile blue with a tan interior, looks great. The RS is a good car but for me, the BMW is a better real-world car.

[@haydendavis3063]

I’ll take the RS

[@joeljansons]

RS all day ! what a machine

[@fayyazahmad3027]

200% RS Ford. Best car love it

[@markrhoden68]

The B58 and ZF auto in the m140i make the Focus RS a bit if a noisy upstart, like tough guy in a suit compared to a mouthy lad down the pub

[@zoltrix7779]

I’ve driven both of these and agree with the reviewer, I’ve also driven the M2, both in auto and manual. Both the manual BMWs are horrible, the gearbox feels like rubber mush and the pedals are offset to the right hand side, they are probably fine in the left hand drive car, but some compromise has been made in the right hand drive car. It’s so bad that you have to have the auto, the auto is great, the DCT in the M2 sportier still. However, it’s so disappointing if you actually wanted the manual. And then you have to pay $5k for the LSD. I personally don’t see how the M2 costs $40k more, sure it looks good, but as a road car, the M140i is a bargain that is 90% of an M2. The engine in the M140i also feels stronger than the M2! The focus is defiantly the more hard core feeling car, the gearbox and clutch are light years ahead of the BMW. But yes, it’s not quite so relaxing when you want, and the seats can get annoying on long rides. Looks are subjective, I like both in their own way. The M2 looks fantastic but the least practical. The Ford is the most characterful in my opinion, even through it’s not RWD. I depends on what you are looking for. I would personally choose a Hyundai i30n if only it came in AWD and had another 40kW.

[@tomwright191]

M140i hands down Ford may keep up with you in the corners but any straights the m140i is gone

[@madrx2]

Has anyone else seen all the videos of the focus rs's engine failing after 10,000kms, head warping etc. So many it's rediculous.

[@bobstarr]

no head to head of anything? 0-60, 1/4 mile or track. boring.

[@EddieHayes]

Your comparison here was a poor effort guys.

[@vtv8man]

M140i .. love it.

[@peanusbenis5631]

Sad that the 3rd gen 1-series is going FWD/AWD. The most unique hatchback foregoes its uniqueness for mass-market appeal.

[@dlevi67]

I don't think it's so much mass-market appeal as weight/space constraints on the Mini chassis, plus emission limits and cheaper to make. But yes, get your F2x Mx40i while you can

[@GertoHeupink]

Serious? Making this kind of comparisons doesn't benefit your channel. BMW always!! over Ford

[@PlantiPal]

The beammer creams the ford in terms of sensory appeal and style.

[@ryanthorpe9747]

RS - Ruddy Shite!

[@RockoOmazing]

Dope Channel

[@brownhairydog6472]

Love both. The BMW is tempting however just doesn't look very good. Where's that M2..

[@OfficialMINIm]

BMW should have made a full blown M1 hatch priced at around 75-80k.. with sportier looks, more power & better suspension. the m140i is a great car as is but it just lacks the special feel. It also looks very dull. wish they would give it a proper M treatment.

[@coopsnz1]

M2 in Germany is 60000 euros / m1 would cost 54000 euros in Germany

[@OfficialMINIm]

Ben Chesterman i dont think it would cost that much. If they did make m1 they would have to make it so that it has to be competitive with A45 AMG & RS3. In Australia both A45 & RS3 costs around 80-90 thousand mark. An M1 would have to be around the same price range to compete. The m140i is already a compelling and unique package but its not a complete package like a Golf R or the a45 is

[@coopsnz1]

80000 aud

[@OfficialMINIm]

Sir Shneb but the road conditions would have to be on the BMW’s side. Given that it gets a good launch on a good road/weather conditions, yea perhaps it may be quicker than the golf r /s3. But not by much. If it was my money id get the new golf r mk7.5

[@OfficialMINIm]

Sir Shneb bmw needs to do a M1 hatch and give it the full M treatment. I think it would outsell the m2

[@scanspeak00]

Run flat tyres destroy the BMWs ride.

[@peterphwu]

scanspeak00 the M140i comes with Michelin Pilot Super Sports, not run flats

[@bobstarr]

in canada, the run flats are standard but the super sports are a no cost option.

[@mikeshino6888]

yes no runflat for m140i

[@mikeshino6888]

the M140i has better performance it killed the RS in a straight, plus that inline6cyl is a gem. had my m140i for 3 months incredible little car.

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Have to go for the BMW because of the reliability factor

[@ytytyt2516]

Whats the body material of Ford focus RS Carbon fiber or something else ?????

[@Memories-_]

Sidhant Megh9 steel

[@harvardford8752]

I love the bmw but it’s looks just aren’t killin in for me Also the wheels are just left to be desired If it had the M2 front end and maybe better looking wheels I would go head over heels for this

[@FOCUSEGO]

Those wheels are not the best option and you can dress the front up a little with aftermarket bits. Try one, it is an excellent car and makes the RS look a bit of a track toy as opposed to a great real-world fast road car.

[@gauthiervn6448]

calling himself a car guy and then choosing the 4 cyl fwd... what a joke!

[@dlevi67]

The Focus is AWD. And it has a perfectly respectable engine - especially if they sort out the head gasket reliability problem.

[@gauthiervn6448]

I ment four wheel drive, but I understand the mistake ;)

[@dlevi67]

No problem. I must say that the M140i rwd can get pretty lairy when you push on non-super-grippy ground, and it's tough to drive on snow (though it's a lot of fun, provided you have a lot of space around you and no-one else coming the other way!)

[@coopsnz1]

In Germany base focus rs is 41000 euros / m140i is 46000 euros

[@Magic_Vince]

Ben Chesterman but with 20% discount on the BMW and less than 10% on the Focus, the BMW may actually be cheaper!

[@coopsnz1]

@@nessuno5403 Australia has 18% tax on European cars under $70000aud . It's not just sales numbers makes them expensive it's government high consumption tax