BMW M240i Coupe vs Audi RS3 saloon: 4x4 mini super-saloon battle BMW's new small coupe has huge punch. Enough to take down Audi's driftable 400 horsepower RS3? Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a Audi RS3 or BMW M240I? Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision.
We compare design, practicality, price, features, engine, transmission, fuel consumption, driving, safety & ownership of both models and give you our expert verdict. RS3 loses 0.8 seconds in the street start but the M240 loses 1.4! That's a 3.6 second 0-60 with a 5.0 second 5-60. However, the M240 claws back in the 30-50 and 50-70 tests where it is 0.4 and 0.2 seconds, respectively, faster than the RS3 (which can partly be attributed to the M240 auto having 8 gears and the RS3 having 7).
2 Series BMW M240i vs Audi RS3 Sedan - Top Gear Test In a recent comparison test from Top Gear, we get to see the BMW M240i xDrive Coupe take on the Audi RS3 Sedan. BMW 2 Series Forums (G42) Photos, Videos and Builds Audi RS3 vs BMW M240i xDrive Review by Joe Achilles Thread Tools Bookmarks twitter Facebook Digg Google StumbleUpon del.icio.us My Yahoo! Compare performance of BMW M240i and Audi RS3 Sportback (8V).
Updated August 2025. Audi RS3: More stable, better for all-weather speed, especially in tight corners and poor grip situations. BMW M240i: More engaging steering, better feedback, and more natural dynamics.
New BMW M240i vs Audi RS3 Thrills meet daily usability in these upmarket four-wheel-drive rocketships. But should we be listening to the gospel according to Audi or BMW? M240i vs RS3 vs A45S: the final reckoning While the Audi and Mercedes were busy kicking each other's heads in over our long weekend of testing, the BMW got promoted step by step, driver by driver.
A direct comparison between the Audi RS3 and the BMW M240i xDrive, filmed in 4K. This video looks at performance, handling, traction, comfort, and everyday driving to reveal how both cars differ.