Audi RS 3 vs BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 pairs very high performance (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s, 290 km/h) with all-wheel-drive traction in a five-seat compact. It’s good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers who still need year-round usability, but efficiency and cargo space are clear trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD

Car B

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i blends strong performance with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter boot, fitting growing families that still want pace. At this price point and 8.1 L/100 km combined, it’s good value and efficient for its class.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 63

City 41 / 46

Budget / value 47 / 54

Road trip 52 / 52

Performance 44 / 35

Cargo 15 / 26

Practical 34 / 43

Premium 56 / 52

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS 3 · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

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Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Serious pace: 400 hp, 480 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s.
AWD traction supports confident winter and wet-weather driving.
Seats five, making it viable as a family compact.
Good value in its segment for the performance on offer.
Small trunk (282 L) limits cargo for trips or strollers.
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km is thirsty for daily commuting.
Higher price than non-performance compacts.
No hybrid or EV option for improved efficiency.

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Strong acceleration and power make overtakes and on-ramps easy
Five-seat saloon with a 480 L trunk works for growing families and road trips
Good value in its segment given its performance
Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km combined
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus hatchbacks and SUVs
Front-wheel drive may be less confidence-inspiring in harsh winter conditions than AWD options
Higher purchase price than mainstream family sedans
Gasoline-only powertrain; no hybrid or EV efficiency benefits

Verdict

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi RS 3 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…

Performance & capability

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Verdict

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