Compare BMW M3 vs Audi A3 [2017-2020]

M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] Features

• Safety

  Airbags	-	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Central Locking	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	-	Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	-	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	-	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Projector with Xenon	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	-	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	LED on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	Clear Lens	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	-

M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Engine	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	-	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	-	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	-
  Suspension - Front	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	McPherson strut
  Suspension - Rear	Five Link Rear Axle	Multi - link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 35 R19	225 / 45 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	275 / 35 R19	225 / 45 R17
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	425
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	63	50
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4671	4456
  Width (mm)	1877	1796
  Height (mm)	1430	1416
  Wheelbase (mm)	2812	2637
  Ground Clearance (mm)	140	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1595	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4

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M3 vs A3 [2017-2020] User Ratings

Overall Rating	4/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.3/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior
	-	5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality