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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i4 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 49,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW i4?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i4: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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BMW i4

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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,200 £.

i4

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 i4 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 201 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi A3 Limousine takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers noticeably more torque with 795 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 295 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i4 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 BMW i4 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 £49,900
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 514 - 613 km
Audi A3 Limousine
BMW i4

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Dimensions and Body

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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 i4

The BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW i4

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
49,900 - 63,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 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
2,070 - 2,285 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
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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
Payload
445 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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