While we're all still drooling over the unveiling of the 1-Series M Coupe, some might wonder how it will fare against what will possibly be its biggest rival - the Audi RS3. We can already hear some moaning 'coupe vs hatchback, RWD vs AWD and manual vs double clutch' to stress both cars aren't even rivals, but look at the specs to see that both are pretty close in power, size and price. Enough said, here it is, all pictures and information you need to make up your mind about this 'fight':
| Specifications | BMW 1 Series M Coupe | Audi RS3 |
| Performance | | |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | |
| Top Speed | 250 kph | 250 kph |
| Power/Weight Ratio (DIN) | 4.4 kg/hp | 4.6 kg/hp |
| Power/Displacement Ratio | 114.1 hp/l | 137.1 hp/l |
| Engine | | |
| Type/valves | in-line 6 / 4 | in-line 5 / 4 |
| Engine Technology | M Twin Power Turbo | TFSI |
| Capacity (cc) | 2979 | 2480 |
| Stroke / Bore | 89.6 / 84.0 | 82.5 / 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.0 |
| Output (kw/PS/bhp) | 250 / 340 / 335 | 250 / 340 / tba |
| @ (rpm) | 5900 | 5400 - 6500 |
| Torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 (+50 overboost) / 332 (+37 overboost) | 450 / 332 |
| @ (rpm) | 1500 - 4500 | 1600 - 5300 |
| Transmission / Gearbox | | |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed double clutch |
| Body | | |
| doors / seats | 2 / 4 | 5 / 5 |
| Length (mm) | 4380 | 4302 |
| Width (mm) | 1803 | 1794 |
| Height (mm) | 1420 | 1402 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 | 2578 |
| Track Width front (mm) | 1541 | 1564 |
| Track Width rear (mm) | 1541 | 1528 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 l | 60 l (S3) |
| Unladen Weight DIN / EU | 1495 kg / 1570 kg | 1575 kg / 1650 kg |
| Trunk Capacity | 370 l | 302 l (S3) |
| Driving Dynamics / Safety | | |
| Brake, Front | Single piston floating caliper compound disc brakes | Four-piston fixed calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 360 x 30, vented and perforated | 370, vented and perforated |
| Brake, Rear | Single piston floating caliper compound disc brakes | |
| Diameter (mm) | 350 x 24, vented and perforated | 310, vented |
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic support and Servotronic function | Rack-and-pinion, electromechanical drive |
| Steering Transmission | 12.5 : 1 | 16.2 : 1 |
| Tires Front | 245/35 R19 93Y XL | 235/35 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 265/35 R19 98Y XL | 225/35 R19 |
| Wheels Front | 9J x 19 EH2 IS 31 cast aluminium | 8J x 19 |
| Wheels Rear | 10J x 19 EH2 IS 25 cast aluminium | 8J x 19 |
| Fuel Consumption EU | | |
| Total (l/100km) | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| CO2 (g/km) | 224 | 212 |
| Emission Rating | EU 5 | EU 5 |
| Price | | |
| Germany | EUR 50,500 | EUR 49,900 |