Compare performance (400 HP vs 392 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 Gran Coupe?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran 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 a bit more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers only slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers barely more boot space – 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.
The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior overall 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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Payload
480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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