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Audi A3 Limousine vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Bentley Continental Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Bentley Continental Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Coupe

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  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Continental Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Coupe takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 820 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 358 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Bentley Continental Coupe

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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