BMW M140I VS Audi RS3 // 0-60, 30-70mph & MPG tested!!

[@G1NG3RYT]

Both cars are stunning. I am forever a BMW fan ever since I was little but that Inline 5 sounds so damn good. Honestly I would take the M140i personally because I prefer the way it looks inside and out, and the B58 is a very good engine for the money

[@mayormsuthu1465]

Same here, becoming a BMW fanboy doesn't just happen at old age you grow with it and no one can change your mind about it. And once you get to own one you will never enjoy driving anything else somewhere somehow even the sharpest of Porsches will excite you but you'd still miss your driving pleasure from a BMW,it's not perfect but it perfectly does something in your spirit.

[@G1NG3RYT]

@mayormsuthu1465 Exactly, I can't wait until I can afford insurance on one, even a 118d or 118i I would happily have but the Insurance companies seem to think that even the base BMW models are some sort of super car, prices are outrageous compared to other similar brands.

[@mayormsuthu1465]

@@G1NG3RYT wish you all the best and I believe in me that you'll get your hands as an owner in one of them very soon

[@G1NG3RYT]

@mayormsuthu1465 Thanks a lot pal, just got to work hard for it aye

[@user-rd3lz4ty5r]

B58 is,more reliable aswell

[@peraspera1302]

Impressive, very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's m140 xDrive.

[@speeddemonRS3]

Love this review because I own an M240i and a 24 RS3, and I absolutely agree with everything you said!

[@slonkijippie]

How about we just say both are great cars that car enthusiasts can enjoy. No need to pick a side.

[@mjbadboy14]

Getting my M140I next week Tuesday. Happy days!

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@mjbadboy14 Enjoy!

[@neil5242]

You won't regret it. I've owned mine for 7 years, and it remains a fantastic car. Just make sure you put good rubber on it.

[@mjbadboy14]

@@neil5242 I’m gassed! I’ve been dreaming of this moment for a long while. And as you mentioned that’s the first thing I’m going to do; (Michelin PS2-all round).

[@neil5242]

​@mjbadboy14 congratulations. Get the Michelin PSS while they're still stocked. They're being phased out and are the better tyre imo. Good luck

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

From experience the pilot sport 5 is the best tyre for the car. Lots of grip in dry and wet. Also gave me the best 0-60 out of all the tyres i’ve tried

[@dazajmal4960]

Just can't beat the sound of a 5 pot it is too addictive

[@MB_Tat]

M140 better driver's car and it's not even the full fat M car which is the real comparison against the RS3- the M2 of course. Shows how good the M140i is, it gets pitted against the model above it and Audi's best yet comes out just fine!

[@speeddemonRS3]

Just clueless!😂🤣

[@charliebull3768]

Another great review, love how you get to see real life MPG

[@TheBradboy21]

Nearly in the hedge @ 17.20... Nice video.

[@Xanubizz]

I see my M140I Xdrive stage 1 as the perfect bang for buck. fuel eco, fast, sporty, practical.

[@Yhyujss]

I hate it when people compare the two together. The RS and the AMG are your hyper hot hatches. Your golf r, s3, cupra, type R is your hot hatchbacks. The m140i can't really be put in a neat little box it is a one-off rear wheel drive 3l inline 6 little beauty. So please if your going to compare a full fat RS then maybe a more suitable car would be full fat m2 yes?

[@slen6293]

He states this at the start of the video. The comparison is purely can you save your cash and get the m140i for less money without any loss of enjoyment, driver engagement, power and speed etc…

[@Yhyujss]

@@slen6293 we will know the answer to that question no need to make a video about it

[@slen6293]

@@Yhyujss well done to you. Some people might not, and may be asking themselves this questions. Lucky for them, he’s made a video. And I enjoyed it. He can make a video of whatever he wants.

[@Yhyujss]

@@slen6293 lucky for them he got 30 to 70 figures wrong no way an RS3 can beat m140i on a rolling race.

[@slen6293]

@@Yhyujss why can’t it?

[@Sierra-Yankee]

I’m a bmw fan boy and drive a 125i, the 60 sprint was surprising although you can clearly see once the 140 is moving it’s rapid!! Would pick the Audi though, interior looks better and the sound of that 5 pot is very nice indeed and reminds me of the Audi Quattro 2.2 from many moons ago. Yes M2 would be a better comparison, but it was an excellent video 👍

[@akent46]

Love my M140i so much that it is actually my 2nd one! Couldnt live without one to be honest, just uploaded a vid actuality, more to come. Such a little weapon at a great price.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I had mine 4 years, loved it. I moved on to an OG M2, and it's levels above for handling, cornering, damping. It's not as fast in a straight line though (my M140i was 455bhp/634nm), as it's a standard M2.

[@michaelkelly3158]

I'm not sure what mods are available for the RS3, but I'd just grab the M140i, grab a downpipe and high pressure fuel pump (£600-1500 depending on how naughty you're feeling about complying with emissions regs), and put BM3 Stage 2+ on it. I'm biased. I did this with my M240i, but it's such a nice car to drive, and it's an absolute rocket ship. Quicker than your 450HP Porsches, quicker than a Lamborghini Urus. The B58 is an absolute marvel of an engine. I just happen to like the 2 series form. Choose your wrapping! I've had mine now for around 2 and a half years in tuned state, and it's never gone wrong. Best car I've ever owned!

[@Hawan17]

Stage 1 Exhaust down pipes in a RS3 =500bhp Or close enough

[@michaelkelly3158]

@@Hawan17 That's pretty cool! I have to admit based on this video I do have a newfound respect for the RS3. Definitely want one. I had a look at the stage 1 for the RS3 and it looks like 100-200 is around 9-10 sec, which is still slower than the M140/240 with a map and downpipe at 450~ (around 8 sec) Are you sure it's around that 500 mark?

[@Hawan17]

@@michaelkelly3158 stock it’s 400 bhp for a 2017 model and on mate. Stage 1 with downpipes exhaust, deffo be close enough. Stage 2 we’re talking 550 bhp which is insane.

[@michaelkelly3158]

@@Hawan17 Fair, probably a bit of loss through the 4WD too. I've honestly always been a BMW fanboy (never owned anything else the last 7 years), but seeing this - you can just see how capable the RS3 is and why they're the preferred choice of getaway vehicle haha. Want one like a kid.

[@TheBradboy21]

​@Hawan17 A stage 2 on my S5 (B8.5 supercharged), sees 487bhp. Just a chnage of pulley, belt, a heat exchanger and a map.... BOOM

[@looped7979]

Not a truly fair comparaison, i understand that you didn't have an xDrive lying around but still. Also, as an option BMW offered adaptative suspension on the F series.

[@milocochrane6864]

Great review! I watched your review a few months of the bmw 440i gran coupe and it persuaded me to buy one! I love the B58 but still not brave enough to swing it round the round abouts like you🤣

[@petergeorgiou5180]

Excellent review very entertaining

[@IAmCruz100]

This Audi model had the best A3 interior eVer made! 🎉

[@brunopais9494]

GREAAAATTT AND LOVELY RS3!!!😍💪💪💪

[@N4QEEB]

When you gonna do 2017 rs3 vs 2017 a45 amg

[@creatorcontent1405]

You should definitely have a 100 thousand subs!!

[@fizywig]

Former M5 driver now driving an M140i. Only gripe with M140i is its oerformance 30-70 mph compared to the M5. M5 does this effortlessley at warp speed whereas the M140i's B58 requires flooring the accelerator to come close to the M5

[@_B_A]

I always said that out the box the Audi is better day to day and I’m a bmw fan since young but the rs3 is just abit more special in my opinion the bmw isn’t a full m car so u can’t compare them really. Love both engines but bmw should’ve made a full M version with lsd and suspension even given the uk a xdrive and just a true M then I feel it would’ve been better. So you get a m140 you spend say 10k in mods but your still not in a full M car.

[@natel5370]

RS3 can be playful if you fit bigger rear arb get a proper geo setup .. I went to string theory Ben is a genius .. my car after I could power slide camp corner at coombe over 100mph after much to the Marshalls surprise . I asked for it to be tail happy and it was even lift off oversteer no issues after !!

[@jonathang922]

Also worth noting that when you turn the TC fully off in the M140i it's effectively in snow mode. To get best performance drive in Sport+ setting. I've got an M240i and it's definitely slower with the TC fully off. BMW recommend that setting when in snow as throttle response is dulled down and TC doesn't go berserk trying to correct all the wheel slippage in snow. You should reliably get a 4.5s 0-60 time in Sport+ with warm tyres and not cold/damp weather.

[@behindthebuild8016]

Should do a standing start no one uses launch control off the lights

[@k-9k-97]

Audi RS cars needs to be compared with BMW's M cars!!!

[@muq1519]

Rs3 for me it’s so unique look more agressive and sound like a baby v10

[@dazajmal4960]

Considering how you can pick up high spec examples at under 20k it is hard to argue that the 140i isn't the best bang for buck. However the interior, sound and overall quality of the daza especially for uk conditions and with their prices dropping too they edge it imo

[@neil5242]

The M140i is a better car than the RS3, despite the value difference. The engine is superior and if you're a true petrol head, rwd will give you more smiles per mile than 4wd. I've owned both at the same time, but have kept the M140i for 7 years. It is a fantastic car and I'll probably never sell it. Finally, I don't know how you got the RS3 to run 30-70mph quicker than the M140i, because that's the exact opposite to every other review. The RS3 is quicker off the line, but the M140i will beat it on the roll.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Rs3 is faster stock for stock on a roll sorry. The B58 does have more headroom for mapping though

[@neil5242]

​@ParagonCarsLondon sorry mate, it just isn't. In fact, it's not even that close. RS3 8V facelift you tested here, vs M140I, according to Fastest Laps: 60 - 100 kph 3.9 s vs 2.9 80 - 120 kph 3.9 s vs 3.1 80 - 160 kph 8.3 s vs 7.3 I like your channel though. Keep up the good work.

[@harms2000]

​@@ParagonCarsLondonyou're wrong mate. There's something definitely wrong with that M140i or it wasn't being driven in the same manner as the Rs3. Every single other review proves the M140i is the quicker accelerating car. I mean your 0-60 is way slower than claimed makes me think that particular car isn't running right.

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@harms2000 Please link the review. Even the power to weight is higher on the rs3

[@BBLMAC]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@neil5242 fastestlaps tells you that an RS3 is slower from 60-100kph than it is in this video from 30-70mph in 3.4? Are you sure you aren’t looking at in gear data? I’ve just checked myself, and that’s exactly what you’re reading, take note of what gear it says they’re in on the left in those comparisons. It matches with what he claims about torque, but sitting in 4th at 60kph isn’t exactly optimal for either car let’s be real

[@defiant8385]

Dont understand how struggled on 0-60 time, engine warm, gearbox and warm tires consistent 4.5 ish seconds, launch control on perfect warm day 4-4.1

[@augustinmarginean]

In daily drive that famous delay of the Audi to respond to throttle input can be really frustrating.

[@user-rd3lz4ty5r]

The fact that they are comparing the m140i which is not a full M car with the rs3 shows that the m140i is the better car bang for buck

[@michaelgibson3010]

Personally I think it’s a little unfair to put an M lite against a full fat RS, i think the M2 would be a better comparison however with that been said I think the M140i does itself proud. I’m a big fan of both cars 👌🏼 P.S I can run fairly consistent 0-60 runs ( Dry 😅) using draggy around 4.7 seconds without launch control. Cool videos BTW

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Yeah tbf My own 140i will do 4.4 all day on Michelin ps5 tyres. This car has the super sports which on a dusty road just don’t grip. Gotta keep the test consistent though.

[@michaelgibson3010]

@@ParagonCarsLondon yeah that’s fair, I suppose there’s a lot to factor in when it comes to RWD 😅 AWD however is happy to do it in any weather 😂 👍🏼

[@neil5242]

Including understeer​@@michaelgibson3010

[@minhajuddin1769]

You mention that the m140i chassis is lacking, is it the same for the 440i chassis?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@minhajuddin1769 Nah the 440i has much better suspension imo

[@jb123564]

Im actually thinking of changing my m140 for an rs3 beginning of next year, i think stage 1 vs stock the bm would be faster on a straight dry road but im getting a little tired of the traction struggles in our climate, what have we had this year for summer? A month of good weather and then rain again it just doesnt do the beemer any justice

[@jb123564]

@Erwinbonkington1 yeah that's what I was saying for an m140 plus 400 quid for a stage 1 it'll gap an rs3 on the roll but stage for stage/ stock for stock the rs3 is quicker, not only that but for what 4-5k towards handling mods I might as well use that money as deposit for an rs3 to be in a better all around package

[@richardmurphy546]

Im not sure about that in all honesty, I had a stage 1 m140i, and then bought a mk3 TTRS and tuned it to stage 2 and by no means would it have obliterated the 140. TTRS being lighter than an 8v RS, I think you’d be surprised. Looking back, as good as the TTRS was, I miss the 140i more.

[@gw7624]

Or you could go M340i which has xDrive, for similar money.

[@jb123564]

@gw7624 would need femto unlocking though to match the performance since they're all locked after 2020 which is massive ball ache, heard the 340 has solid handling though

[@gw7624]

@@jb123564 Much nicer car though. Had my 420d for 2 years now and would never go back to a hatch, even one with 300+bhp.

[@richardmurphy546]

The fact you’re comparing a BMW ‘m lite’ to an Audi RS model says to me that BMW ‘M’ cars are streets ahead of Audi in terms of performance. How many videos do you see of S3’s being compared to M cars? The m140i is the perfect project car. Great engine and box, just throw some cash at suspension, diff, brakes and your onto a winner.

[@SetterKamz]

what app do you use for 0-60

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

@@SetterKamz It’s a piece of equipment called a dragy

[@derekporter66]

He counts in his head

[@SuperLC1010]

I drive and Audi... But prefer BMW. IF I WASN'T SO BROKE, I would be getting a sensible, relatively comfy and decent performance 530d x-drive. (2021 version) But I earn less than average. Ah well!

[@tbc.AS19]

You should do more head to head videos

[@jamessmith84240]

Good video however its obvious the RS3 is the "better" car. It should be for an extra £10k much like a BMW M2. It would have been more fair to compare the M140i to an S3 as they are both the "lite" version of their top end counterparts and they cost about the same.

[@pgr3290]

RS3 list price: £45k without options M140i: £35k without options. Audi's options list was also far steeper and easy to spec well beyond £50k if you actually wanted resale The BMW was a full ten grand less. It's comparable to the S3. Which it is evidently a lot better than. M2 was priced against the RS3. Which it is better than.

[@fizywig]

M140i base price in 2018-2019 was 30k rs3 2018-19 base price was 44750. I purchased a 2018 M140i with minimal options from main bmw dealer 26500k miles on clock for 20k £.. Comparable rs3s were 28-33k £ from main dealer with 50-70 k miles on clock.

[@aarongordon4836]

The spice boy final bosses

[@gordy7868]

Stupid question here but in still unsure of a clear reason…Why is the traction control turned off when your want to drive sporty cars fast like th rs3 ? Not knowing a lot about cars obviously my take would be keep it on to help keep u in th road if things get a wee bit out of control ? Cheers

[@neil5242]

Because it prevents interference.

[@101TheKMan]

Are you planning to do the diff and birds kit to your m140i?

[@ParagonCarsLondon]

Yep. XHP, then birds then lsd

[@101TheKMan]

@@ParagonCarsLondon Can't wait! Notification bell on 😅

[@alanj3170]

So here's the question... rs3 or m2 comp???

[@michaelmcleod1067]

M2 all day👍

[@_B_A]

The bmw is a lunatic rwd and Audi is a focused car with less drama. If you want a true bmw M car that compares to the rs3 get a M2

[@jonathang922]

You can't really compare an RS3 with a BMW M-lite like the M140i/240i. The S3 is the Audi equivalent, Audi RS is comparable to BMW full M cars like the M2 in this instance. You could probably buy an M2 for less than an RS3 of same age/miles so that would be a more interesting comparison

[@francescosaia4475]

140i with limited slip differential and front arm m2-m4 and you can drive seriously! In stock condition isn’t a sport car but not more modifications for change it!

[@francescosaia4475]

140i😍

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

M140i all day, wins in a rolling and sounds better imo more refined quality sound

[@gentlemancoal]

BMWs straight 6 sounds shit.

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

@@gentlemancoal it's okay to be wrong.

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

@Erwinbonkington1 lol no, beamers are ALWAYS driver cars, can't say the same for any boring Quattro Audi. Cry more, son.

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

@Erwinbonkington1 nah that's what ALL car heads know. We all know beamers are driver cars, cry more over facts audi fangirl

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

@Erwinbonkington1 you're still on my comment crying, it's you who is keeping it going lol. You're opinion was taken as a joke when you said audi was a drivers car over a beamers SMH

[@user-rd3lz4ty5r]

The fact that they are comparing the m140i with the rs3 shows that the m140i is bang for buck. Closed motor they go up to 650hp plus. Rs3 you have to build the engine to go up to that hp. And it costs a lot. So m140i is better for me.

[@speeddemonRS3]

@user-rd3lz4ty5r Daza is a tuners dream, and the car takes to mods extremely well!! B58 is pretty good as well tho! I have both engines in each of my cars and much prefer the 5 cylinder!

[@simonlewis1704]

Sorry, but why are you comparing an entry level BMW with an RS3? Shouldn't you be comparing the Audi with an M3? Perhaps compare the 140 with an A1 Sportback?

[@Gadgetlava]

i think you meant the M2. The M3 is in a completely different league. Fair assessment though, i think it should be bmw m140i vs Audi S3 vs Golf R

[@leetori1]

Rs3 mpg is the same at my b8.5 S4 was when stage 2

[@Khieytel]

The 2018 m2 gets beat by the rs3 10/10 times, why even compare the m140i to the rs3

[@neil5242]

Mate, what are you smoking? The M2C is a far superior car in every way to the RS3; even the 2024 model. The RS3, actually any fast Audi, is a blunt instrument. You sit way too high so you feel like you're in church, the engine is mounted in front of the front axle which is why it understeers like a b*stard, and they aren't particularly reliable either. Audis has, and always will be, a VW in a frock. Just my opinion, of course😂

[@Khieytel]

@@neil5242 I was talkin about the generation shown in the video and u don’t compare a comp to the regular rs3 But even so the new rs3 with its “understeer” still beats the m2 around a track. And that “vw in a frock” was the blueprint for the Bugatti veyron, huracan and urus but wtv u say buddy 😂

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

Yeah on drag races, rolling m140 wins. Better torque.

[@speeddemonRS3]

I own both cars, and you're completely wrong!😂🤣 ​@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo

[@AnnoyedGlobe-sf9yo]

@speeddemonRS3 sure you do buddy. Cry more audi fangirls.

[@kenrossaukrsa]

The Audi A3 is a bigger car a mini station wagon/ estate , BMW 1 is a hatchback

[@vollcare4076]

Boot of the M140 is actually bigger as the one in the RS3

[@ruske3127]

Time depends on slope...

[@JoshuaSheath]

i hate how your holding the gears on high speeds

[@frostcold81]

Better comparison would be the audi s3, not the rs3. Then audi rs3 vs m2. 🤷‍♂️😅

[@neil5242]

The S3 isn't nowhere near the M140 mate 😂

[@speeddemonRS3]

@@frostcold81 S3 would still be better easily!😂

[@BenHattersley]

100% the rs3 all day long. Stock vs stock and tuned vs tuned the rs3 is ALOT faster.

[@lukeskywalker1666]

@@BenHattersley says the guy that drives a 2002 Renault Clio the wet wipe

[@incognito96]

The m140i is like a biker prospect, does all the chores but is never a fully patched member.

[@1Solace]

It's more comparable to the S3

[@hh39574]

Not a fair comparison … it’s an m lite

[@jboi9309]

Look at it this way.. the fact that they even consider putting the M140i up against a RS3 as a worthy contender.. must be saying something.. even if ppl think it's an unfair comparison..

[@sicelomakhoba3642]

Still will choose an M140 and modify it🔥🤞

[@akent46]

Launch cheat... In the m140, launch in 2nd gear with a brake boost, low 4s all day 👍👍

[@neil5242]

True but you'll lug the gearbox in the end mate.

[@mick2181]

Audi RS sans hésitation...plus belle et meilleure en technologie...

[@dylanhall509]

Sigh.....*opens Autotrader

[@Yhyujss]

When making these reviews please don't laugh because it's really fucking annoying

[@Thorn0fr0sa.Official]

Someone’s on their period. 🤐

[@Yhyujss]

@@Thorn0fr0sa.Official 😂😂

[@BOSKILLZX]

Wtf😂😂

[@mapfadbestof]

Audi😍

[@paulh8829]

M140i should be compared to an S3 RS3 should be compared to an M2 where it would lose

[@neil5242]

The S3 isn't even on the same page as the 140😂

[@speeddemonRS3]

@paulh8829 You're right Neal S3 is next level over a lousy M140i! B58 is the only thing good about that bimmer, and I speak from personal experience!! Lol

[@neil5242]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnalpaKpZ5kY9Esi=CaWbPJWp58T6Nwox I always watch the above for a laugh. That's an ex-Porsche pro driver talking about Audi's top model vs BMWs lite version. The Beemer wipes it. As Clarkson once said, most fast Audis are a bit...hopeless 😂 Only rated the TT RS, RS4 V8 and R8.

[@speeddemonRS3]

@neil5242 You kids are hopeless and pitiful lmfao! Keep dreaming brokie!😂

[@speeddemonRS3]

@neil5242 keep talking 💩 kiddo! Clueless

[@TomasKozar]

M lite vs rs😂

[@deanowarrior]

Audi is such a boring look at me brand. Unreliable dsg box too.

[@speeddemonRS3]

@Erwinbonkington1 Dude drives a civic shit box I bet!!😆

[@speeddemonRS3]

@Erwinbonkington1 It's funny af, and these are mostly just the usual BMW fanboys that are close-minded and super delusional 😂

[@speeddemonRS3]

@Erwinbonkington1 It's funny af and just a bunch of delusional BMW FANBOYS as usual 🤣

[@speeddemonRS3]

@Erwinbonkington1 It's funny as hell and just the usual delusional BMW fanboys on KZbin!!🤣

[@JamesMonty]

Bloody hell these cars are done to death! Nothing new to see here! Waste of time video

M140 entry-level BMW. Hahahahahaha Xmas lights on the dash..any day now 😅😅😅😅

[@superanretanek]

bro, it is simple, if you are man you buy BMW, if you are gay buy audi and then buy vodka for your father and tell him that you have boyfriend

[@speeddemonRS3]

@@superanretanek Grow up child lmfao!!!

[@superanretanek]

@@speeddemonRS3 the language of facts hurts

[@superanretanek]

@Erwinbonkington1 ok, then F1 which is RWD is for boys, Drift is for boys, only awd kindergarten paraolimpic cars are for man XD for man who are scared to drive RWD cause of accidents XD or for men whose parents forbade them from buying a BMW

[@R03333]

​@Erwinbonkington1imagine being a grown adult & posting stuff like this online. Also imagine spending so much money just to be faster than some other strangers on the road 😂