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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW XM?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW XM: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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BMW XM

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

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

A4 Limousine

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 A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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.

from £116,100
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BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 80 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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