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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

4 Series 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 BMW 4 Series Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers barely more boot space – 440 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine has only a minor advantage 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
BMW 4 Series Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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