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BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Sedan · Mild_hybrid · FWD
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Audi RS 3 Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i delivers serious pace with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter trunk. Its mild-hybrid setup and 8.1 L/100 km consumption make it efficient for its class while offering good value for the performance.
5 seatsSedanMild_hybrid5-star safety8.1 L/100kmHybrid
Audi RS 3 Sedan
Car B
Audi RS 3 Sedan
The Audi RS 3 Sedan mixes compact family-car usability with serious pace, posting 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s from a 400 hp AWD setup. It’s winter-capable and quick, but the 280 L trunk and 10.9 L/100 km consumption curb practicality and efficiency.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety400 hpAWD
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Usage fit

Family 63 / 58
City 45 / 41
Budget / value 54 / 51
Road trip 52 / 51
Performance 35 / 41
Cargo 26 / 15
Practical 44 / 37
Premium 54 / 55
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i · Orange = Audi RS 3 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i Audi RS 3 Sedan
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i

  • Explosive acceleration and strong power (374 hp, 4.4 s 0-100 km/h).
  • Seats 5 with a 480-liter trunk for growing families and road trips.
  • Mild-hybrid efficiency; 8.1 L/100 km is efficient for its class.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 54,900.

Audi RS 3 Sedan

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) for confident passing and on-ramps
  • AWD traction for winter driving and year-round grip
  • Seats five in a compact sedan footprint that’s easy to park
  • Good value in its segment given 400 hp performance at this price

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i uses 8.1 L/100km vs 10.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi RS 3 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi RS 3 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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