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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 32400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • distinct more power
  • clearly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • minimal lighter

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • hardly perceptible more efficient
  • hardly perceptible more trunk space

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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe manages with 4.20 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

2 Series Gran 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 Audi A3 Limousine has a distinct edge – offering 400 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Limousine pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is minimal lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1495 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers hardly perceptible more room – 430 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe minimal takes the win – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine sits well ahead of its rival 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.

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from about £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
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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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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
32400 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1495 - 1650 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
4546 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
-
Height
1445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.