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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i5 Touring comparison

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?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i5 Touring: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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BMW i5 Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably 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:

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 £.

i5 Touring

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £62,500
i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
Audi A3 Limousine
BMW i5 Touring

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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 i5 Touring

The 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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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW i5 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
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
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
522 - 602 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,900 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
535 - 560 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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