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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW X4 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 510 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 51,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW X4?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW X4: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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BMW X4

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

X4

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 X4 offers clearly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 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 markedly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,875 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers somewhat more boot space – 525 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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
Audi A3 Limousine
BMW X4

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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 X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW X4

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
156 - 244 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
525 L
Length
-
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
415 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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