Surprised about this review's findings, since other tests I've read, for example in Car magazine, found the M240i is much more engaging to drive than the RS3 (and the Merc AMG A45 which was also in that test).
@Stimm0022 жыл бұрын
I suppose it just shows how different reviewers will have different opinions based on what they like.
@germanengineering204 Жыл бұрын
RS3 competes with the M2 Comp, so this is an unfair comparison considering it's an M lite not a true M car!
@layne437628 күн бұрын
The steering in the M240 is horrible.
@kingmusa861823 күн бұрын
@@germanengineering204doesn’t compete with m2 the m2 is faster and just a better car
@paulwardzynski32652 жыл бұрын
Great review, hard to pick a winner but for me the cost edges it for the BMW. It is compromised for passengers but for two people touring it would be ideal.
@370zbros22 жыл бұрын
BMW finally used Audi's secret weapon - AWD.
@swiss8892 жыл бұрын
The M2 is going to be mega
@InfoumusMOBB2 жыл бұрын
Right…! I ordered my M240 and it should be here late may early June. But the dealership is trying to talk me into leasing it and when the M2 comes out with the awd option trade in for it. But That’s a lot of dough for what will be a M2 competition trim that only comes with awd and will be around or over 70k (USD)
@seanclark56702 жыл бұрын
Will m2 come with s58 and awd?
@dcode10002 жыл бұрын
i just hope it come with a manual
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
And the RS3 is mega.
@seanclark56702 жыл бұрын
I already have an rs3 lol
@David_Denali2 жыл бұрын
Nice video I think u should include the M2 tho
@knight24252 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing a video on cars that are in the same league, most of these videos where one car is compared to something from another brand much higher in range is completely pointless. With these 2 cars, both are awesome and people will be more than happy with which ever one they buy so in the end it comes down to personal taste and what you might think looks better
@borinvlogs2 жыл бұрын
M240i should be comparing to the S3. Next you will compare SF90 to M140i
@y26mek2 жыл бұрын
I literally just came here to comment this, comparing an m lite to a full fledged rs model? Not very fair…
@trazvan19772 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I wanted to say! Did you noticed that are many Audi RS vs BMW M-pack (M135i, M240i, M340i) tests, but none BMW M2/3/4/5 vs Audi S3/4/6, why is that? Soon will see a VW Golf R vs Skoda Fabia 1.0TSI comparison!
@knight24252 жыл бұрын
Comparing an ‘M’ model against an RS is pretty much right as long as you get the models correct, an ‘M’ against an ‘S’ is completely different league
@slats19872 жыл бұрын
There's not much cost difference that's why they're compared. Base rs54k, specced M240 around 51k. The new M is likely going to be 65k without options and I'm sure will be quicker than all.
@neillgowans43502 жыл бұрын
A base M240 is £46k so almost 10k difference. Hence why it should be compared to the S3 more often than the RS3.
@Stimm0022 жыл бұрын
The rotary dial in bmws is so good. I really don't understand why it isn't used more by other manufacturers, the touch screens are always a pain to use while driving and therefore unsafe, or at least more unsafe. I'm dreading the day in a few months when my bmw is gone and whatever I pick next dosnt have a rotary wheel. Especially as more and more things are being controlled through the main screen, even the aircon controls are starting to be integrated. I have a 3 year old bmw so it has the restriction of no android auto or apple car play and with the wheel I don't really care.
@homiixide2 жыл бұрын
Mercedes touchpad is still the best and the steering wheel touchpad/button where you just slide your finger over it
@Stimm0022 жыл бұрын
@@homiixide yea I didn't get on with it as well 2 be honest, but I know lots do. I couldn't really care less which is "best" 2 be honest as long as it isn't a stupid touch screen alone but unfortunately most are.
@homiixide2 жыл бұрын
@@Stimm002 i agree. The new gen mercedes are going full touch screen although the screen is close to you in the center but i still prefer buttons for some things
@joeb42942 жыл бұрын
Why not compare the M240i to the S3 now, and wait until the M2 is out for the RS 3 comparison?
@s_rtm12 жыл бұрын
@@i.s.3458 Seems like people don’t understand this factor.😂
@i.s.34582 жыл бұрын
@@s_rtm1 so bizarre
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
@@i.s.3458 On straight line not on track.
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
@@i.s.3458 This car does not even exist and you are so confident... Typical bmw fanboy.
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
@@i.s.3458 Being fanboy of an Audi is good because only smart people with good taste likes Audi. And bmw fanboys are utter mo rons. You prove it all the time, even in this comment section.
@TheSpongebob745 ай бұрын
Really its a good comparison they are very close in perfomance few 10ths of a,second over a 1/4 mile the s3 doesnt really match up to m240i perfomance wise
@zzhughesd2 жыл бұрын
Keep seeing such comparison videos RS3 hyper saloon hatch and a M240 , sweet heart kinda power. Still quick. Less power. More sense. For Most people. They aren’t the same customer whatsoever. Engine in RS3 incredible. Hence not the same car. Lol
@petewatson98662 жыл бұрын
Why not test the BMW M240i vs Audi S3?
@thamsanqasalukazana68022 жыл бұрын
It slaughters the S3..check it on throttlehouse KZbin channel
@rylandwhitaker21832 жыл бұрын
Actually the 0-60 for bmw is 3.8 in most test cases. That car is crazy quick for a non M2
@vadimneculcea5870Ай бұрын
Because s3 is a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder. Should compete with the 230i
@CERNIUM2 жыл бұрын
And again....a m240i with the wrong wheelset....front 225.....instead of the 245.....
@Bimmer_Bill2 жыл бұрын
Yup need the high performance wheel/tire pack with 255/245 Michelin pilots. Also larger front rotors and additional engine cooling. They failed on the spec.
@Gez4922 жыл бұрын
Have no clue why you can't better 0-60 time of 3.8 secs I consistently got 0 -62 in a saloon RS3 of 3.5 sec
@666DW Жыл бұрын
Very informative video👍🏻 I had a test drive recently in a 2023 M240i Xdrive with the intention of placing an order…….but after noticing the hard, scratchy black plastic interior door panels I’ve decided to look at an alternative. It is not OK to have such cheap nasty plastic trim in a £55,000 car, which highly surprised me. No other BMW model has such cheap interior trim!
@thelastemperor3704 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I noticed the same. I went to look at an F82 M4 and saw the M240i in the dealership and I thought maybe I should investigate something a little more compact and newer design/technology. I sat in it and was instantly a little disappointed with the material quality. My neighbour is a big Audi disciple and he recently looked at replacing his RS3 with this new generation and also walked away and decided to hang onto his current car. The interior is what you look at and interact with every time you're driving it, when you're spending the kind of sums manufacturers want for their products these days then the interiors should be top notch and they're far from it.
@Daveyboy_RS32 жыл бұрын
The 2022 m240i has 382 HP, not 369 HP. Unless they gave it 13 less HP in the UK?
@animemadness11712 жыл бұрын
They did give it less power
@MW_19812 жыл бұрын
It does have less power in Europe but it's actually 374bhp not 369bhp as stated here. Further to that, a standard UK Spec M240i was put on a Dyno and actually put out 407bhp so BMW are downplaying it's power
@Daveyboy_RS32 жыл бұрын
@@MW_1981 oh yeah it's obvious that the m240i is putting down a lot more power than the claimed numbers BMW is putting out. They have to underestimate the numbers to keep a distinction between the M2 and the m240i. Oh okay so they do rate it at 374 HP in the UK as opposed to the 382 in the US, but the channel obviously got it wrong whether we were in the US or England. All right cool thanks for answering my question 👍
@slats19872 жыл бұрын
The US doesn't have an opf in the exhaust I sent think, that's the reason for the power difference
@Bimmer_Bill2 жыл бұрын
@@MW_1981 yup I’ve seen 411 calculated at flywheel
@BrakRulesAll2 жыл бұрын
I wish we got the hatchback version of the RS3 here in the states - if we did I'd replace my mk7.5 Golf R with one. Definitely prefer the Audi over the M240i, which I find to be butt-ugly. Meanwhile, holding on to my F87 M2 Comp forever. That car is the best M car in the last 15 years (with the exception of its brother, the CS).
@andrewmontague26362 жыл бұрын
Interesting review! I too have driven both cars although only for around an hour apiece. Both are very impressive but in the end I preferred the BMW and have ordered one. My 3 reasons? Well, firstly it’s not going to be a daily car so therefore practicality/ rear seat space is not a consideration. Second, the interior material quality on the Audi just isn’t good enough for a £60k car. The BMW feels so much more special. And third, I just felt the BMW was much better value. Basic spec is already better plus I’ve loaded mine with options and it’s still cheaper than a basic RS3 with no options. They’re both great cars though and I can understand anyone with different priorities to mine going for the Audi
@slats19872 жыл бұрын
Rs3 more expensive up front yeah but look at the depreciation, RS holds solid, look at the state of the m140 /M240 secondhand market, cheap and 10 a penny. 🤷 Undoubtedly a great car no doubt though. Big reason I've ordered an Rs3 was residuals, likewise I've an s3 now and I chose over golf r as rarer and better residuals. All in all they're both weapons and really it's personal pref 👍👍
@fbf012 жыл бұрын
@@slats1987 lol an S3 rarer than the Golf R?! Come on now. The mk7 maybe, but you hardly see any mk8 Golf Rs on the road and I’ve seen a lot more S3s by comparison
@rylandwhitaker21832 жыл бұрын
The Audi is nice but with the crazy options it gets pricey to where I would want an M4 almost. The RS3 is a strange one because the size of the car is basically a coupe with four doors. The old RS4 was a nicer package and size that had that old V8 back in the day. I recently saw a blacked out RS6 avant wagon and it was beautiful looking. Truth be told I bought this purple beast back in November so I’m biased. I do like the sound of the RS3 a good deal. 5 cylinder engine is amazing.
@restlessyouthproductions2 жыл бұрын
Terrible decision. BMW is ranked 17th in reliability.... I hope your money jar is filled for all the costly maintenance.
@andrewmontague26362 жыл бұрын
@@restlessyouthproductions What Car? Reliability Survey September 2021 ranked BMW in 13th place. Service and maintenance costs over a 6 year period work out 10% more than the car it’s replacing- a VW. Oh and by the way, in the What Car? survey, Audi was 18th. I’m happy with my decision, thanks 👍🏼
@MichiBayern2 жыл бұрын
M240i is S3... RS3 is M2.
@yujie1973 Жыл бұрын
M235i is S3. M240i is between S3 and RS3 but very close to RS3.
@MichiBayern Жыл бұрын
@@yujie1973 🤣🤣🤣🤯🤯
@vadimneculcea5870Ай бұрын
M240i to compete with Audi 4 cylinder? 😅
@62Sketch Жыл бұрын
Does this RS3 have the bigger tires on the front compared to rear? I really don't think I could buy a car that has that.
@shiugen6769 ай бұрын
It does yes, to work against audi understeer
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
I'm bored about that BMW overrating in the comments section...
@hassanalirahumi2 жыл бұрын
Rs3 all day long looks 💯 times batter than this M240i
@taladon64202 жыл бұрын
Just wait for the M2, the M240i is the equivalent of the S3 - not RS3
@hondansx10002 жыл бұрын
That Thundernight colour is hideous imo, these in black look mega
@gobjectz52252 жыл бұрын
You got to think though this isn’t even the M2 and yet it’s not far behind a fully fledged RS3. Beemer is king again for this generation once again
@drewh19562 жыл бұрын
Had the last RS3 and currently have a M240i.... it's tough. The RS3 is definitely more buttoned up than the M-lite even though it's the full fat performance car. That's not a bad thing if you know what you want (or if you plan on going nuts on mods). The M240i certainly slots into the spot I was looking for - a daily driver that was quick and had a little hooligan in it when you're feeling like being that way. The RS3 never gave me that confidence when you threw it into Dynamic. Anyways, can't go wrong with either car!
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
Don't compare the old RS3 to the new because it is abyss. RS3 is the fastest compact at Nurburgring. This says a lot.
@fzr10009812 жыл бұрын
2023 M2 will be best of both and will beat both plus more reliable, S58 motor is amazing
@robfern662 жыл бұрын
The only true Hot Hatch is the Kia Soul.
@bokiNYC2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@jp23x2 жыл бұрын
So what exactly happened
@logenninefinger34202 жыл бұрын
excellent review
@Steve30x2 жыл бұрын
I much rather where the infotainment is in the RS3 than where it is up high in most cars.
@Gez4922 жыл бұрын
It's a joke to say its difficult to use, I have it in my A7 Vorsprung and once you turn iff the haptic system it operates just like a top notch smart phone. Dead easy plus most of the functions can be manually accessed via the steering and voice so the jog wheel can jog on for me. Middle age male beaker gan boy Journo technophobes, moaning over a pint of warm beer no doubt
@Steve30x2 жыл бұрын
@@Gez492 what are you on about? You may have replied to the wrong person because I didn't say it was hard to use
@hhjk1352 жыл бұрын
RS3 king
@theracer68822 жыл бұрын
Bmw shareholders, please adress the design of bmw cars
@TapTwoCounterspell2 жыл бұрын
...no drag race? What
@S58PSHIFTING2 жыл бұрын
BMW ALL DAY.
@alj70948 ай бұрын
Either m240i is an M2 wannabe or not, it’s constantly being directly compared to the RS3 and that says something 🤷🤷♂️
@brennansquad2 жыл бұрын
I'd take the Audi and it's not even close. Unbias opinion.
@i.s.34582 жыл бұрын
M240 over RS3 any day
@videogazer801 Жыл бұрын
Easily, just on quality and reliability alone
@ray57932 жыл бұрын
Typical BMW Driver 🤣🤣
@Arda_güler942 жыл бұрын
Rs3 is better everyday
@Alexander-qd7nj Жыл бұрын
It should be. It's much more expensive and in a higher class. The new M2 will destroy the RS3
@SydTheGray2 жыл бұрын
It’s a hyper hatch
@Steve30x2 жыл бұрын
From the front the Audi looks like an AUDI CIVIC RS3
@Gez4922 жыл бұрын
And BM's look more and more like a Skoda from the front everyday
@Steve30x2 жыл бұрын
@@Gez492 with those two huge kidney grills they look nothing like a skoda
@964tractorboy2 жыл бұрын
The RS3 is outrageously priced; and what happened to the front?
@marcussefala5732 жыл бұрын
That front is very busy hey🤣
@Chair9912 жыл бұрын
RS3s front might be a downgrade but the new 2 series is just hideous now
@stevecotterill79812 жыл бұрын
The new M2 will be insane… RS3 look out!
@jfsiiiautomotivereviews83436 ай бұрын
The RS3 is too expensive compared to the M240i.
@Honda_Hooligan2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, but all very pointless. Order a German super hatch now and you'll be waiting a lifetime for it to be delivered. 😔
@brianaiken39172 жыл бұрын
Have been waiting 2 months already for my M240...still don't even have an allocation
@bobjames7572 жыл бұрын
@@brianaiken3917 a friend of mine ordered his M440d in November and has been told today that they have absolutely no idea when it will be built, let alone delivered. Apparently all European made BMW's have all their wiring looms made in Ukraine, so you can imagine what that's done to lead times, let alone the semiconductor shortages. He's now seriously considering cancelling his order.
@brianaiken39172 жыл бұрын
@@bobjames757 I think the American M240i is made in Mexico...so maybe I'll see it one day.
@astradala18452 жыл бұрын
M2 should be against the RS3
@rajasultan74732 жыл бұрын
The new rs3 i way better than the m240i
@verde6293 ай бұрын
Is it weird for a dude to have a purple car? Love the purple but not sure if I want to daily drive one lol
@GodsGiftToMom2 жыл бұрын
The Audi is better in EVERY way in my opinion. BMW have lost their way, sadly
@Alexander-qd7nj Жыл бұрын
Wrong. The interior on the RS3 is garbage compared to the bmw
@ad_22112 жыл бұрын
I just wish M240i wasn’t so hideous looking.
@sebastianjedrzejczyk4018 Жыл бұрын
This comparison is absolutely nonsense 2 totally different categories cars and class 🤦🏻🤦🏻
@reconman99232 жыл бұрын
The 240i xdrive is a much better buy and lives up to the performance promise.
@geneforte90382 жыл бұрын
The BMW is a bargain for the money. The Aud is much more money and is basically a Volkswagen.
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
That Volkswagen kills that BMW. Look at RS3 Nurburgring lap time. Out of the M240i range.
@slats19872 жыл бұрын
Rs3 will barely lose any money. The residuals on the last gen m140/240 were terrible. RS more expensive up front but it'll hold its value and probably work out cheaper in the long run
@astradala18452 жыл бұрын
@@TheEryk03 It’s a competitor to the M2 not the 240
@DontPanicDear2 жыл бұрын
The M240i is already had a face lift 🤣🙄🤣
@skkane2 жыл бұрын
i hope it doesn't cost as much as an rs3, this should compete with the s3.overweight, hideous exterior, wtf bmw, maybe they'll keep the m2 at 1550kilos.
@FranciscoGonzalez-by5gk2 жыл бұрын
BMW
@jasonbourne74992 жыл бұрын
New M3 Xdrive is better than RS3
@vadimneculcea5870Ай бұрын
Well yea. It’s also 30k more lol
@Chris-yg3nj2 жыл бұрын
Bullshit, £60k for a hatch is overpriced.
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
For Hatch that is faster on track than new NSX. It's normal price.
@kunalmore52122 жыл бұрын
Thank you but I will stick with the bmw. There is no Audi in the world that can give the emotional connect that a BMW can!
@jankohrasko7362 жыл бұрын
Both cars are very good :D Itś depend on sympathy ...
@jankohrasko7362 жыл бұрын
But RS3 is faster faster ....
@holymotherofmole2 жыл бұрын
Rs3 overpriced garbage interior
@bmw54392 жыл бұрын
ВMW 🏁🏁💪💪🐺🐺🛣️🛣️🛣️
@aveedub74032 жыл бұрын
62k for a hatch!!! Phew!!!
@knight24252 жыл бұрын
Agreed but then you see what the A45s is going for and all of a sudden it doesn’t seem so outrageous
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
Yeah hatch that is faster ron track than cars like NSX.
@zuhmn83402 жыл бұрын
the new 2 series looks too ugly
@caribbeanseas2 жыл бұрын
When the M2 comes out the RS3 will be a lame duck
@TheEryk032 жыл бұрын
M2 can fly but with such fugly design I will avoid a wide berth.
@rexguo7242 жыл бұрын
It's a BMW winning for you have to compare it to a RS car🤣