Compare performance (470 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (37200 £ vs 41100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi A4 Avant has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3815 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
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 3 Series Touring has a somewhat edge – offering 550 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls to a small extent stronger with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is slight lighter – 1595 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1510 L, which is about 15 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.
When it comes to payload, Audi A4 Avant barely noticeable takes the win – 565 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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.
The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
37200 - 122500 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1595 - 1820 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
495 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4750 - 4782 mm
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Width
1842 - 1866 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1428 - 1493 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1495 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
510 - 565 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 470 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
270 - 600 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
100 - 346 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2894 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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The Audi A4 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.