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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (27700 £ vs 45700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • hardly perceptible more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • evident lighter

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • barely noticeable 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 clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Limousine manages with 4.40 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

4 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 hardly perceptible edge – offering 400 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 8 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 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls evident stronger with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is evident lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers barely noticeable more room – 470 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 480 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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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
27700 - 58300 £
Price
45700 - 68000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 1935 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
4783 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
-
Height
1442 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1290 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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.