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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

8 Series Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 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 considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 425 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries moderately more – 480 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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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BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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