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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW XM comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW XM?
Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW XM: Key differences
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,142 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 61 km more than the BMW XM.
XM
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 BMW XM offers considerably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 348 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 XM delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,350 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers visibly more boot space – 527 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries barely more – 525 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback holds a decisive 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.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
BMW XM
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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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BMW XM
The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.
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Audi A3 Sportback
BMW XM
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
105 - 119 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
527 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
2,005 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
410 - 485 kg
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
476 - 748 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 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
700 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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