Audi S3 vs BMW M135i | evo TRACK BATTLE

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Jethro compares the Audi S3 against the BMW M135i on track at Bedford Autodrome.
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  • @minityper
    @minityper10 жыл бұрын

    That engine in the BMW, its amazing.

  • @IsiahHD
    @IsiahHD10 жыл бұрын

    The Audi quilted leather seats are the best on the market. Audi's may not necessarily be the best cars, but those leather seats are top-notch.

  • @Pablosammy1

    @Pablosammy1

    10 жыл бұрын

    Fair enough, they are a bit nice! The rest of the car is super dull though

  • @IsiahHD

    @IsiahHD

    10 жыл бұрын

    But was it necessary to come into MY comment in all caps to tell me this? As far as I'm concerned, you were acting hostile.

  • @yuntong1995

    @yuntong1995

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** still better than bmw seats:)

  • @julienjjj

    @julienjjj

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'm just really disapointed that you can't get them with the perforated leather that has cool air blowing throught. My E-class has that and I wont get any other car without them. Nothing like a cool seat on a hot day !

  • @amapolishplummer

    @amapolishplummer

    10 жыл бұрын

    Those seats are a reason to buy the car in itself.... JUST LOOK AT THEM!

  • @simonhutton4430
    @simonhutton443010 жыл бұрын

    Wicked review Evo. Quality quality quality. I'd watch any Evo feature. Great Journalist.

  • @meady200
    @meady20010 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid more like this please!

  • @R13AAD
    @R13AAD2 жыл бұрын

    Does the s3 not cut off the boost for a few seconds when left foot braking?

  • @NZsarge1
    @NZsarge110 жыл бұрын

    @ Sam King (sorry I for some reason I can't respond to your comment as per usual). Modern tech in these motors does make small turboed engines pretty drivable without out doubt but neither of these companies are lacking on the tech front, power and torque figures may be similar but a 2 litre four will probably never have the 'grunt' of an equally modern 3 litre turbo six, the driver here pointed out that that the Audi's motor struggled against a bigger capacity engine with two more cylinders and I reiterate that the Audi came close with only 2/3 the capacity I think is very good. By the way the state off tune of the Audi is not what I'd call highly strung, the AMG 2 litre four is getting there though..

  • @carsaregood911
    @carsaregood91110 жыл бұрын

    JETHRO!! Finally!

  • @MrWindmad
    @MrWindmad10 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review. Jethro is fantastic.

  • @canzy28192
    @canzy2819210 жыл бұрын

    I'm actually surprised the Audi got that close despite the power gap, and it surely looked much more fun than Audi usually are

  • @3enl0
    @3enl010 жыл бұрын

    Jethro you LENEND!! Great review.

  • @cben86
    @cben8610 жыл бұрын

    track fun > track time. Great review though. Jethro knows his stuff.

  • @zhbroder
    @zhbroder10 жыл бұрын

    every linked video at the end goes to the same URL.. all to the same video

  • @NICKFOXTV
    @NICKFOXTV7 жыл бұрын

    Love the S3, took a video of mine against an Impreza wrx on my channel!

  • @Mr-RP
    @Mr-RP10 жыл бұрын

    Jethro, nice review. Potentially looking at shifting my beloved 2007 manual S5 for one of these. I've test drove both cars in 5 door and both automatic. Both cars felt equally as fast if not faster than my S5! The Audi has a more upright seating position and it felt posh inside with the pop up 'ipad' in the dashboard and the usual Audi trendy interior. The transmission was incredible as well along with the 'farting' changing gear noise (sounds better in real life). I feel the S3 will be more useful and practical for me in Scotland with the weather. However, there is no getting away from it... the BMW is by far the funner car for the back roads! You should of seen the girlfriends face on the test drive in that! haha! Incredible performance and felt faster than the S3 and sounded insanely good! Fantastic ergonomics in the cabin and I seriously feel BMW has won me over this time round. The BMW certainly won my heart but I reckon the S3 may be the wise, best, boring decision for me...?However, my 2007 S5 is the better looking car than both of these and has the V8 drama for the B road blasts up in the Scottish mountains. It's seriously a 50/50 of which one i will choose. Automatic has won me over now as well as the manual would just slow even the best drivers in the world down! too much going on! Plus the auto's are more economic in these 2 amazing cars which is an excuse to convince your mates that its worthy....? Thanks.

  • @jacoblee4451
    @jacoblee445110 жыл бұрын

    That BMW is a fucking eyesore

  • @IAmSkip94
    @IAmSkip9410 жыл бұрын

    This comparison reminds me of last weeks Top Gear episode.

  • @zhanglin317
    @zhanglin31710 жыл бұрын

    LOve the "BM"s exhaust note.

  • @POWERDOME
    @POWERDOME10 жыл бұрын

    good job!

  • @laweezemorton8884
    @laweezemorton888410 жыл бұрын

    I have to take a BM.. I hope it's this fun

  • @lucazanoni9168
    @lucazanoni916810 жыл бұрын

    Where the hell Tiff Needel is??? In any case good job Jethro

  • @yvesx4x
    @yvesx4x10 жыл бұрын

    Everybody saying Audi rs3 should take on BMW M135i is talkin bullshit, if you would compare a rs3 you have to take the new M2 and everybody knows BMW will ruinin the Audi again..

  • @derbigpr500

    @derbigpr500

    10 жыл бұрын

    Let's see the 135i ruin the S3 on a real road that's not perfectly level, flat and dry....e.g. any road in the real world. Not to mention S3 has room for 5 people and a big boot, and a much nicer interior.

  • @royalstevep68

    @royalstevep68

    10 жыл бұрын

    derbigpr500 1st corner and the m135i will be in a hedge

  • @n9athan

    @n9athan

    10 жыл бұрын

    sp royals Other way around, you can thank front biased AWD understeer when you find yourself facing the pole you're going to hit.

  • @yvesx4x

    @yvesx4x

    10 жыл бұрын

    derbigpr500 If you just need a big boot and room for 5 people why would you than consider to buy an S3, just buy an A3 its why cheaper and same dumb car. Isn't the point of these sportive hatchbacks to have fun? Just by watchin' the video you can see the fun and drivin' part is much beter in the BMW.

  • @roozbehbey

    @roozbehbey

    10 жыл бұрын

    sp royals You won't even be able to see the bmw when it rains , and if you wanna have a comparison the A1 QUATTRO will murder this overrated ugly piece of junk.

  • @jennyfromjapan
    @jennyfromjapan10 жыл бұрын

    @MikeRelvasR8 so what will audi face off against bmw's 1m or m2?? you guys are talking as tho the rs4 should battle the 335i's and not the m3's???

  • @davecom3
    @davecom310 жыл бұрын

    "The Audi's got more than composure on its side..." *Audi under steers out of shot.

  • @mikemayers9353

    @mikemayers9353

    3 жыл бұрын

    Under steering is easier to manage and predict than over steer so he was right

  • @DavidMassieux

    @DavidMassieux

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikemayers9353 especially when the road gets tighter, as most roads are one lane only and quite narrow in Europe. Oversteer would make the car far less trustworthy, whereas understeer can be dulled down with earlier braking.

  • @mikemayers9353

    @mikemayers9353

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidMassieux i like rwd but i would not daily it if i were heavy on the foot . Ive seen morons in the mountains quite literally hit the damn mountain overtaking and the turbo comming on boost when they flicked the car so it went bye bye . And i have seen idiots plowing straight off the road with a renault because they forgot that it had 3 pedals

  • @1993j

    @1993j

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidMassieux So you're saying taking your foot from the accelerator and bringing the back end in controllably is more dangerous than a FWD bias S3 gunning it into a corner, turning the wheels and just sliding straight forward with no control? 🥴 That is what happens when you push a car that is powered mostly by it's turning wheels.

  • @DavidMassieux

    @DavidMassieux

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1993j i did not say that, you're inventing parameters that suit your narrative. Have fun with that.

  • @danielgeesealves
    @danielgeesealves4 жыл бұрын

    BMW M135i F20 is a Munich "MasterPiece" 😍😎

  • @shiv135

    @shiv135

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's mental mate, very underrated definitely makes more than 316hp as well

  • @jbjbjfjefhefefhiehi1
    @jbjbjfjefhefefhiehi110 жыл бұрын

    what test track or airport runway is this?

  • @jamesdmiller

    @jamesdmiller

    10 жыл бұрын

    It tells you in the description......

  • @markrhoden68
    @markrhoden685 жыл бұрын

    Is this helpful to those who wish to purchase these cars, what I mean is are any of us ever going to take these cars anywhere near their limits? So I wonder what's the relevance of these video's

  • @MANTRAKKK
    @MANTRAKKK10 жыл бұрын

    this bmw was in the top gear show last week

  • @ACOUPER100
    @ACOUPER10010 жыл бұрын

    A lot of comments suggesting a test between the RS3 and the M135i. Chris harris tested the old RS3 against an M135i which makes for a useful comparison. The RS3 appears to be significantly beaten in that video. A good test for the future would be the new RS3 against an LSD equipped M135i. The BMW might not be the best looker but it has really broken the mould by producing a dynamically sound and powerful RWD hot hatch.

  • @syedomarnorth2561
    @syedomarnorth256110 жыл бұрын

    Fuck the M135i,I know its RWD and has a beautiful inline 6 engine.But you can't resist the S3 excellent engineering,wonderful styling and now that it has a proper sense of humour with its Lift of oversteer.Well done Audi👏 do the same with the RS3 and it'll wipe blood of the Beamers eyes haha.

  • @9ogt
    @9ogt10 жыл бұрын

    Just love the way that M135i sounds. Looking forward to the M235i with an LSD!

  • @SPMNDK89
    @SPMNDK8910 жыл бұрын

    Why does Europe have a smarter customer base? Where there is demand, there will be supply. So the fact that there is no supply of M135i in USA means not enough American demand. Which is a pity, because I fancy this little sweetheart of a hatchback more than the M235i coupe. The M235i may be more stylish but it's hardly cooler.

  • @Dgannt

    @Dgannt

    10 жыл бұрын

    Would these small cars have a big enough market in US? Most of the time I hear the hot hatchbacks are too small and expensive for what they offer, that you could get a Mustang, Camaro or many other US cars for less and more hp.

  • @davidmitchell5638

    @davidmitchell5638

    10 жыл бұрын

    all of you are wrong, no a lot of people want to buy hot hatches in the US the reason they're not for sale is the price to compete with and yes Europe buy these cars cause of their tiny roads for easy parking or so...yes if you want one so badly you can find some way how to bring one here but i see no point since 70% of cars in Europe are hatch back??? not to mention we have so many hot hatches in here like Fiesta ST...it's the same thing there do you see big pickup trucks? or muscle cars that everyone goes crazy when they see one!!

  • @Dgannt

    @Dgannt

    10 жыл бұрын

    David MuscleGuy It's not so much the tiny roads as the smaller engines and better handling. The average engine in a truck or muscle car has so far been around 5L or bigger. The new once have smaller engines since they are going to be soled globally. The big engines makes them very expensive in Europe since taxes also depends on engine size. US cars that are much cheaper than their European counter parts in US cost often the same or very close here in Europe. No most bang for your buck here, no sir.

  • @dreray4077

    @dreray4077

    10 жыл бұрын

    bezor Ta Who are you kidding? A C7 Stingray here in Germany fully loaded is as much as a bog standard Cayman S, A fully C6 ZO6 was less then a base Carrera Non S, A GT500 was always less then an M3,, To say there no bang for the buck in Europe, Is completely wrong, They may not be AS much, But you simply cannot get better performance and Power for the price of an American car in any European country, To even get colse, You would need a GTR. Well atleast not the most well known.

  • @kraenk12

    @kraenk12

    10 жыл бұрын

    Drake Switzer That's true...Still noone would buy a Corvette for that money since only pimps drive them and they look way to immature.

  • @velhisv5929
    @velhisv592910 жыл бұрын

    Really surpriced with the driving charasteristics of the S3. Great to see an audi that isn't completely an understeering pig when driving fast. Still, I'd take the M135i over the audi any day. It has character.

  • @peterdonoghue8161
    @peterdonoghue81613 жыл бұрын

    7 years on and I've just chopped my s3 in for an m135i, here goes...

  • @Dgannt
    @Dgannt10 жыл бұрын

    This S3 is brand new while the M135i is old and will be replaced next year. I think the engine placement in Audi will always hurt them. Every time you open the hood of any Audi car (not R8) you will see almost the entire engine in front of the front axle. And the AWD just magnifies the problem, what he calls the push in the corners. Understeer has always been a legendary part of all Audi cars thanks to the faulty engine placement. It's like a reversed 911. I have started to look at cars differently. Any front engine car with the front wheels close to the windshield means big overhang and a lot of the engine in the wrong place, just like Audi. Audi makes great cars but for transport in comfort and luxury, not driving dynamics.

  • @davidmitchell5638

    @davidmitchell5638

    10 жыл бұрын

    yeah but go and explain that to Audi fanboy!! btw R8 is pretty much a murcielago with Audi design and $100k less which is good!

  • @ivanmico1

    @ivanmico1

    10 жыл бұрын

    David MuscleGuy you meant Gallardo with Audi desgn?

  • @ivanmico1

    @ivanmico1

    10 жыл бұрын

    it is not old and not gonna be replaced soon, cos the second gen 1 series started its life only 2 years ago

  • @davidmitchell5638

    @davidmitchell5638

    10 жыл бұрын

    Ivan Mico i think he was talking about 135i hatch back not coupe! and yes it's not old.

  • @parismalaspinas2488

    @parismalaspinas2488

    10 жыл бұрын

    Actualy the bmw is not that old, it's a 2012 model and they won't replace it next year..if i had to choose id take the bmw hands down..

  • @Cur8or88
    @Cur8or8810 жыл бұрын

    Isn't there a 3 door S3?

  • @clivereid
    @clivereid10 жыл бұрын

    If the M135i can do this without the proper LSD, imagine it with one! Kudos to Audi for making an effort with the handling though!

  • @Alindegaard
    @Alindegaard10 жыл бұрын

    Could be fun to compare the 135 against a 135 xdrive 2 wd vs4 wd

  • @Sean-ek8wc
    @Sean-ek8wc3 жыл бұрын

    Cheaper sounds better , faster round a track more fun , insane power gains from a few modifications , what else could you want

  • @marcosconejero3691
    @marcosconejero369110 жыл бұрын

    It's the BMW rwd? I think that one its 4wd. I was driving that one in Spain in one Michelin day it was amazing car traction controllers off amazing sensations.

  • @ThisIsMTH
    @ThisIsMTH10 жыл бұрын

    Really fancy the S3, you know. M235i is a gem though!

  • @TheAquarpio
    @TheAquarpio10 жыл бұрын

    a bit not fair to S3 , M135 against to A45AMG and S3 is a level lower , slightly. wait for the RS3 and have anther the battle again

  • @loomx63

    @loomx63

    10 жыл бұрын

    Its the exact right competitor S = M-Performance Range, RS = M. A3 = 1 Series.

  • @weed46

    @weed46

    9 жыл бұрын

    We wait for the RS3, you wait for the M2

  • @BradMarchandtheSlewFooter

    @BradMarchandtheSlewFooter

    9 жыл бұрын

    Jonny Oliveira RS3 concept 0-60= 3.5 seconds 😏

  • @weed46

    @weed46

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Enjoy the drag strip... I live in Europe, i have something called "CONERS"... pretty fun

  • @seandavidson1969

    @seandavidson1969

    9 жыл бұрын

    matthew deng Chris Harris tested M135i and RS3, bmw was faster.

  • @doubleaught12345
    @doubleaught1234510 жыл бұрын

    Did you run a lap in the M135i without traction control to see if it's faster or slower?

  • @jermainerobinson7098
    @jermainerobinson709821 күн бұрын

    The S3 is more practical and looks better you can’t go sideways in the real world that’s the difference when Carkson dose a review he always goes by living with it in the real world as well as how good it is on the track. The real world is more important.

  • @sveeny
    @sveeny7 жыл бұрын

    The level of hate and fanboyism in this comment section is astounding. I think both cars are cool and both have their right to exist. It's great to have a choice.

  • @lewisratford2908

    @lewisratford2908

    3 жыл бұрын

    I owned a m135i and it was brilliant for the cash. I now have an S3 ( hence why I’m looking at old videos ) and it’s just brilliant too. Both Different but equally great. Fan boy Car culture is just so dumb.

  • @sveeny

    @sveeny

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lewisratford2908 Actually, three years after this comment I own both of these cars :-D Well, at least close. I have a tuned S3 8V with approx 400hp and I have a BMW M2 with manual gearbox. Both are great cars in their own right. The S3 is a superb everyday car and the M2 just gets me emotional each and every time I drive it.

  • @lewisratford2908

    @lewisratford2908

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sveeny That’s a pretty good garage you have there. I drove an M2 comp for 10 laps on a track day at Bedford and loved it. I really wanted one, but alas was out of my price range. I think you’ve summed up the cars perfectly. I also find the S3 in the damp and cold an absolute weapon compared to all my other 2 wheel drive purchases over the years. I guess it’s a great all rounder but you can’t have everything - meaning a fully exciting car in the dry. All these cars have their strengths. Will keep the S3 standard for now. 400 bhp though sounds brilliant.

  • @sveeny

    @sveeny

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lewisratford2908 Thanks mate :-) Yeah, the S3 is pretty quick. It does 3.67 from 0-100 measured with GPS. The BMW feels comparably powerful although being not as quick due to RWD and manual gearbox. But I don't really care. The experience of driving this RWD/manual car combined with the noise it makes with the old N55 engine and an almost straight pipe exhaust system is absolutely brilliant. Have never craved for more power at all. I could do a tune but I don't really feel like it. So maybe at some point you could consider the regular M2 if that fits your budget a little better. In my opinion it's absolutely brilliant and it even works as an everyday car. I have used it even in winter on snow and ice before I bought the S3. Works tip top (not as good as the Audi, admittedly :-)

  • @lewisratford2908

    @lewisratford2908

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sveeny Awesome 😎 amazing how fast we can get these cars now. I used to crave an escort cosworth when I was 18, but can get that performance now in a fiesta or bmw diesel. Shame that the roads now are so bloody crowded.

  • @marcbentel4129
    @marcbentel41299 жыл бұрын

    Id say the Audi does pretty well considering the power and toque differences

  • @FredrikRengren
    @FredrikRengren10 жыл бұрын

    Could not get your hands on a xdrive??

  • @yourfast07
    @yourfast0710 жыл бұрын

    Both are great cars no question there, and both are in 40k range and that means I can only have one, or should I say most of us, and my next car will be S3 just because i can live with it no matter what nature throws at me, (unless it's a tsunami ) exterior and interior on S3 looks a lot better then bmw, yes it's only 2.0t but with simple ecu tune this car can get 0-60 in 3.7 second and 1/4 in 12.1 . But even stock it's just more then enough for everyday machine that will put smile on your face every time you drive it.

  • @Fishphers

    @Fishphers

    9 жыл бұрын

    I mean I love the BMW and all.... but the S3 really is the car that I could stand living with.

  • @1061shrink1061

    @1061shrink1061

    9 жыл бұрын

    yourfast07 for me it would be the golf R over the S3. It's (IMHO) better looking, and has a more luxurious feeling interior. It's set up almost identically to the S3, but comes with much much more standard kit, for less money. You don't even get cruise control on a standard S3, the Golf comes with radar adaptive cruise for free!

  • @15october91
    @15october916 жыл бұрын

    The M135i is an amazing car!

  • @1969trevor1969
    @1969trevor19697 жыл бұрын

    That's nice

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers3 жыл бұрын

    6 years later, watching this after just coming back from a hoon in my remapped M140i, which pulls away from RS3's :-))

  • @henrikmagnussen1658

    @henrikmagnussen1658

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a M135i myself with a manual box, and still managed to take an RS3 to gapplebees.

  • @jennyfromjapan
    @jennyfromjapan10 жыл бұрын

    @lorenzoscarletta i'm tellin you these guys are smokin some good sh!t today

  • @sissach1
    @sissach110 жыл бұрын

    The reviewer went automatic in the Beemer and Manual in the S3. I demand a re-race with cross over (i.e. manual mode in Beemer and Auto in S3) to eliminate any bias :-D

  • @SpartanJA17
    @SpartanJA179 жыл бұрын

    I have the s3. Standard I will pace with a mapped M135i down the 1/4mile. Mines now mapped and its a animal. Buy a car looking at the potential not at the bare car.

  • @VirusTornado

    @VirusTornado

    9 жыл бұрын

    SpartanJA17 Audis are very responsive to chip tunes (just look at the supercharged V6 S4). But this BMW has a twin turbo 3.0 straight-6, meaning it can be chiptuned to produce ridiculous power and TORQUE. Also, a Quaife LSD can be bought and installed professionally for less than 1000quid (comes with a LIFETIME warranty btw). At that point, the bimmer is in another league.

  • @VirusTornado

    @VirusTornado

    9 жыл бұрын

    Martin Allen The facelifted M135i looks beast though. Also, I can just get an M235i. Read: absolutely beautiful car.

  • @M135iboost

    @M135iboost

    9 жыл бұрын

    the difference is a child could drive an audi fast. it takes a man to drive a bmw fast. That four wheel drive system on the audi is good but takes half the fun away.

  • @SpartanJA17

    @SpartanJA17

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Chadwick 1991 not pushing hard enough then👍🏻 and the M135i is hardly a raw experience car in this day and age, understandable the m135i seems fun but if you can't get a car to twitch in corners then your not pushing the chassis hard enough. The S3 TCS is very restrictive even when it's totally off which is annoying

  • @M135iboost

    @M135iboost

    9 жыл бұрын

    SpartanJA17 when you push hard in the audi S3 it pushs the nose out understeering. The BMW is twitchy but that's fun. The audi for me felt soulless.

  • @joetidman565
    @joetidman56510 жыл бұрын

    Now do it again in the wet, in drizzle, in the cold or on crappy roads and we'll see that 1 sec advantage reversed...

  • @eddiejones1728
    @eddiejones172810 жыл бұрын

    Why don't they use the m135 xdrive all BMW s can now come as 4wheel drive would make a great review

  • @charskin

    @charskin

    10 жыл бұрын

    Not available in the UK.

  • @Neil100
    @Neil1009 жыл бұрын

    How many people will be taking their cars to the track in the next year?.............

  • @M4rkmcc21
    @M4rkmcc217 жыл бұрын

    Make that track slightly damp or wet and we will have a totally different story. In the UK esp up north its pretty much 75% we gona have rain!

  • @jordyhunting3977

    @jordyhunting3977

    7 жыл бұрын

    Get xdrive, if it is available in your country

  • @TietjenIsLegend
    @TietjenIsLegend10 жыл бұрын

    Best British name I've ever heard in my life

  • @GethinJames
    @GethinJames10 жыл бұрын

    The Audi is so much nicer looking. The interior is just gorgeous! Look at those seats!

  • @eicjc
    @eicjc10 жыл бұрын

    More Bov is only a good thing!

  • @richard1717
    @richard171710 жыл бұрын

    Why not the RS3?

  • @Pablosammy1

    @Pablosammy1

    10 жыл бұрын

    Because the RS3 costs £40k. The S3 is the M135i's competitor. The M2 will be the RS3's rival.

  • @tonicdb

    @tonicdb

    10 жыл бұрын

    Sam King we've got the same name!

  • @jamoy666

    @jamoy666

    10 жыл бұрын

    RS3 is no longer in production

  • @JoeAchilles1

    @JoeAchilles1

    10 жыл бұрын

    The old wobbly RS3 went out of production a while ago… New one due next year!

  • @timszeto297
    @timszeto29710 жыл бұрын

    Proof of an exciting future M2 from BMW

  • @KopaszJack
    @KopaszJack10 жыл бұрын

    The answer is always Miata/MX-5

  • @SilverWave64
    @SilverWave6410 жыл бұрын

    BMW!

  • @andreacaucino927
    @andreacaucino92710 жыл бұрын

    I think that for a perfect valutation was taken the S3 3doors vs a m135 3doors. S3 Sportback is more heavier and therefore considered hp gap not so fair for a duel.

  • @LongbranchOlivetti
    @LongbranchOlivetti10 жыл бұрын

    Isn't the RS3 more comparable to the M135i?

  • @Wositsch

    @Wositsch

    10 жыл бұрын

    Audi RS = BMW M Audi S (S3) = BMW M performance (M135i)

  • @calvin9999999999
    @calvin99999999998 жыл бұрын

    But the M135i has a much big engine in comparison to the S3. M135i has a straight six, 3,000cc turbo engine. S3 has a V4 2,000cc turbo. So the M135i has a 1,000cc more and two extra cylinders. M135i also comes with xDrive (4wd) now. Pit it against the RS3 and it would be a different story.

  • @Bowhuntingskills

    @Bowhuntingskills

    8 жыл бұрын

    But they are roughly equivalent in price which is the crucial thing. Plus it's only 20hp up so who gives two shits what the engine size is?

  • @timothymountain7868

    @timothymountain7868

    8 жыл бұрын

    pit the rs3 against the 2m lol

  • @lukemilla9359

    @lukemilla9359

    8 жыл бұрын

    The rs3 would wet on the bm and still has a smaller engine 😆

  • @jordandavies6847

    @jordandavies6847

    6 жыл бұрын

    seriously dude, I'm biased to no car I love my bmw and audi all the same but a golf R does not touch an rs3 in any single way at all, if you believe it does you don't know cars or you are biased to golf which probably means you love taking the D

  • @iantownsend5480
    @iantownsend548010 жыл бұрын

    Watching the S3 go round the track there is your new Golf R, just a different badge & cheaper & better

  • @rogefedwon
    @rogefedwon10 жыл бұрын

    He keeps complaining about the 'lack of power' in the Audi. It's only 16 horsepower down for god sake man..

  • @Tommy-BB

    @Tommy-BB

    6 жыл бұрын

    You don’t understand engines at all really do you?

  • @nikeelm

    @nikeelm

    5 жыл бұрын

    power delivery and the differences between RWD and Quattro can be very different ... more different than 16 hp . but i still love the way the s3 looks and feels on the road.

  • @shiv135

    @shiv135

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nikeelm Good point, the M135i actually makes close to 330hp stock that's why the power gap is large

  • @jennyfromjapan
    @jennyfromjapan10 жыл бұрын

    @idh0530 i personally hate the quilted seats...either reminds me of the 70's or toilet paper

  • @hawaraceworld
    @hawaraceworld10 жыл бұрын

    3liter 6 cylinder twin turbo vs 2liters 4 cylinder single turbo. you should campare bmw m1 vs rs3 or compare how much gas it spent for this distance on track.

  • @_dan_here_
    @_dan_here_10 жыл бұрын

    The S3 used to be an icon of a car. From the outside it looks like a TDI with some extra bits added on. Ok, the RS3 might now do what the S3 did but such a shame it has been shuffled down in looks and performance.

  • @costellobf

    @costellobf

    10 жыл бұрын

    Shuffled down in performance? 0 to 60 in 4.8 says quick to me. You're a Porsche driver I take it?

  • @_dan_here_

    @_dan_here_

    10 жыл бұрын

    I drive an Audi S3 actually. I was hoping to purchase the next S3 in the line up but not keen on the styling - looks no different to a TDI with a kit. The performance box is ticked just fine, looks need to improve

  • @mohammedsamara1753
    @mohammedsamara175310 жыл бұрын

    the bmw m135i is better than rs3 what do u expect the m135i vs S3 u answer !?

  • @Fishphers

    @Fishphers

    9 жыл бұрын

    m135i better than rs3? LOL

  • @thej065
    @thej06510 жыл бұрын

    3.0l vs 2.0l turbo???

  • @leomcleoud5130

    @leomcleoud5130

    4 жыл бұрын

    thej065 3.0 Turbo vs 2.0 Turbo

  • @royalstevep68
    @royalstevep6810 жыл бұрын

    Driving sideways on a uk road = death, not fun

  • @plopperator
    @plopperator8 жыл бұрын

    shouldn't they be using an rs3?

  • @scotttopo

    @scotttopo

    8 жыл бұрын

    no m135i and s3 are same price range

  • @scotttopo

    @scotttopo

    8 жыл бұрын

    no m135i and s3 are same price range

  • @TSracer1
    @TSracer110 жыл бұрын

    M135I beats new S3. (this review) M135I beats old RS3 (Chris Harris review) M2 vs new RS3 should be the next comparison. I know where Im putting my money. But you gotta wonder. How would the "old" M135I do vs the upcoming RS3. :p

  • @ivarmarkusson382
    @ivarmarkusson38210 жыл бұрын

    he is not copy-ing chris harris, they did videos together under the name drivers republic, this in one of the few that is actually as good as chris harris.

  • @trykkermike
    @trykkermike10 жыл бұрын

    ..so what about the Audi ABT S3 .... which has 370 bhp - bet that one has some more "grunt" than the original S3 tested here.. :)

  • @fabio.loureiro94
    @fabio.loureiro948 жыл бұрын

    hatch vs mini wagon seems fair

  • @Mystyfication
    @Mystyfication10 жыл бұрын

    Don't like the way last BMWs look from the outside... Interiors used to have some better times too in the past, however they do go fast, and faster then the rivals, I have to admit

  • @brucec43
    @brucec4310 жыл бұрын

    "doesn't have the urgency of the BM" ROFL

  • @etonthompson5175
    @etonthompson517510 жыл бұрын

    Disappointing that the Audi was slower than 1.1 sec. But I agree. The S3 and Golf GTi are essentially the same car. However Audis add luxury and tecnology to the driving experience.

  • @manisbho

    @manisbho

    10 жыл бұрын

    The Golf GTI has 230/240 bhp and the S3 300?? They certainly arent the same car especially seeing as everyone here seems to be quipping about 16bhp difference between the 1 series and the S3 per the video above!

  • @timol125
    @timol12510 жыл бұрын

    Why don't we just all like cars, buy the ones that we like best and stop arguing like 5 year old's? Both cars are good, to each his own.

  • @rejoicerone3176
    @rejoicerone31766 жыл бұрын

    So basically buy the M135i and fit an LSD and job done!

  • @LeontariF1
    @LeontariF13 жыл бұрын

    Audi has better handling in wet climates and snow and BMW on dry

  • @jennyfromjapan
    @jennyfromjapan10 жыл бұрын

    @RichardDudley bcuz not 1m........ m135 isn't top of the heap for bmw, so rs3 would have to face off against steeper competition

  • @bobanppvc
    @bobanppvc10 жыл бұрын

    I hate that undesteer on Audis,why they dont solve this problem with clutch tipe LSDs like on GTR,rather car with oversteer than car with understeer

  • @HeavyLikesSandwich
    @HeavyLikesSandwich10 жыл бұрын

    The Audi looks so much more better than the BMW. It's just beautiful.

  • @Pablosammy1

    @Pablosammy1

    10 жыл бұрын

    It looks like the plain frumpy girl from school, with a massive spot on its chin... how is it beautiful?

  • @kraenk12

    @kraenk12

    10 жыл бұрын

    Sam King actually everything looks beautiful compared to the 1 series.

  • @jbjbjfjefhefefhiehi1

    @jbjbjfjefhefefhiehi1

    10 жыл бұрын

    kraenk12 How dare you sir, BMW is beautiful, each car audi makes has looked exactly the same for the past 10 years, BMW puts in a lot more work when they're designing their cars

  • @roozbehbey

    @roozbehbey

    10 жыл бұрын

    Kushi son that BMW is absolutely disgusting to look at , did i hurt your feelings son? get yourself a tissue and cry on.

  • @kraenk12

    @kraenk12

    10 жыл бұрын

    Kushi son You clearly have no idea about the real efforts which are put in good design.

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot9 жыл бұрын

    4 wheel drive anyday.

  • @mudgatebronn4438

    @mudgatebronn4438

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ernie Flannel me too. Which is why I'd get the M135 with xdrive

  • @whoischxse
    @whoischxse10 жыл бұрын

    I'd have the Audi because although it's a little bit down on power you still have a more practical car because let's face it you won't be on a track during the week

  • @TheSuperMotoHooligan
    @TheSuperMotoHooligan10 жыл бұрын

    Both nice machines you can't buy here.....:(

  • @steventhoseby
    @steventhoseby9 жыл бұрын

    I don't care if the BMW is quicker, it has looks only a mother could love, is made with what looks like very cheap plastic inside and will not be confidence inspiring in the winter. For me, Audi every time!

  • @BlownPSP
    @BlownPSP10 жыл бұрын

    ........... only if you'll never see snow.

  • @jmmpdfdg
    @jmmpdfdg7 жыл бұрын

    Why are all review's of this M135i against 4wheel drive cars... You reviewer's do know that you can get the M135i in xDrive right? Why not compare the M135i xDrive agains all of these all wheel drive cars? I just cant get it .. :/

  • @nemtizz

    @nemtizz

    5 жыл бұрын

    That car didn't come to the UK.

  • @leroysuzanscheijven-kuijst9370

    @leroysuzanscheijven-kuijst9370

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cuz 4 vs 6 cilinder...?

  • @Formulozza1
    @Formulozza18 жыл бұрын

    should've been RS3 vs M135i, this isn't a fair comparison at all. Testament to the S3 it kept up.

  • @edge160
    @edge16010 жыл бұрын

    No demand in America because we like to sit taller in our huge suvs/trucks.

  • @cienzod
    @cienzod10 жыл бұрын

    Left foot braking in an Audi??? They're notorious for cutting the fuel the moment you touch the brakes...have they had a rethink then??

  • @SihleMtshalie
    @SihleMtshalie10 жыл бұрын

    Beemer!

  • @djtripd
    @djtripd10 жыл бұрын

    First off the BMW was driven in automatic mode and the Audi's lap was done by the presenter using the paddles. Who's to say he was taking advantage of the best gears? So already the comparison is not fair. Second, if your going to review two different cars don't go on about the BMW for more then half the video and then crap on the other car for a minute and run the lap. I knew the BMW was going to win from the start cause the presenter would shut up about the M135i.

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