The Audi S3 Sportback is the newest, 206 kW, all-wheel drive, hyper hatch from Ingolstadt. So can the almost 18-month old BMW M135i keep up with the latest ‘vorsprung durch technik’, its rear-wheel drive and slightly more weight? The UK’s Bedford Autodrome provides the battle ground for a back-to-back comparison of the driving experience, as well as a fastest lap fight.
