Compare performance (400 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 62,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW i5 Touring?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,800 £.
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 i5 Touring 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 Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW i5 Touring takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 320 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 substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The BMW i5 Touring holds a solid overall lead 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 i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
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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
0 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
Estate
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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
2,255 - 2,425 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
570 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
1,900 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
535 - 560 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
340 - 601 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 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
430 - 820 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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