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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 (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?

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

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • barely more trunk space
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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 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.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 Gran 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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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
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
-
Max Speed
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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
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
E, D, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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