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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is far ahead 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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