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Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW Z4 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or BMW Z4?

Audi A3 Limousine vs BMW Z4: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 425 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries significantly more – 480 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 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
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Audi A3 Limousine

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Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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Audi A3 Limousine
BMW Z4

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
157 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
281 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
215 - 235 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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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