Meeting with the real archrival:
Hot Hatchbacks BMW M135i and Audi S3 8V
Head to Head:
BMW M135i (Automatic): 2979 cc R6 turbo (N55B30)
Weight: 1515 kg / 3340 lb
Max output: 235 kW / 316 bhp
Weight to Power ratio: 10.76 lb/bhp
Max torque: 450 Nm
Sprint 0-62mph: 4.9 s
Top speed: 155 mph (limited)
Audi S3 8V: 1984 cc R4 16V turbo
Weight: 1500 kg / 3307 lb
Max output: 221 kW / 296 bhp
Weight to Power ratio: 11,35 lb/bhp
Max torque: 380 Nm
Sprint 0-62mph: 4.8 s
Top speed: 155 mph (limited)