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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW 7 Series?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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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 BMW 7 Series offers markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 171 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 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 substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers noticeably more boot space – 540 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 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
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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