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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW Z4 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW Z4?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW Z4: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW Z4

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

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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 Z4 offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A4 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is barely lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries significantly more – 540 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine 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.

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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26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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BMW Z4

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
157 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
281 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
215 - 235 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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