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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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 A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

8 Series Convertible

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 8 Series Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Seats: Audi A4 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 460 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries noticeably more – 540 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is narrowly 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.

from £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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