Benjamin M. Monroe Blog: Head-To-Head: Ford Focus RS vs BMW M140i

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Head-To-Head: Ford Focus RS vs BMW M140i – Acceleration and Top Speed

In Europe, two of the hottest hatches you can buy today are the BMW M140i and the new Ford Focus RS. The two hatchbacks headed to the German Autobahn for a straightline comparison of their acceleration and top speed. ‘

The BMW M140i is the last in a line of excellent rear-wheel drive hot-hatches from BMW and it’s a rare unicorn in its segment. It’s the only hot-hatch on the market to power its rear wheels only and that makes it incredibly special. However, it’s also a dying breed, as the 1 Series will soon become front-wheel drive-based.

But at the same time, Ford has done a tremendous job making the Focus RS an exciting and impressively dynamic car. It’s crazy fast, incredibly agile and has razor sharp reflexes.

The BMW M140i packs a 320 hp turbocharged I6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission with an open-differential. It’s also equipped with the optional all-wheel drive system. From the Ford Focus RS, you get a 2.3 liter turbocharged 350 hp four-cylinder engine, six-speed manual and all-wheel drive with a fancy differential and electronics to keep everything grippy.

In the video below, the two cars go past the 200 km/h mark (124 mph).

The Focus RS sells in Europe for 39,600 euros, while the M140i starts at 50,700 euros.