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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW i7?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW i7: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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BMW i7

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,657 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers clearly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 259 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is very slightly 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 i7 delivers substantially more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers a bit more boot space – 500 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
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
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
559 - 624 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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