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Audi A4 Limousine vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Porsche Cayman?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Porsche Cayman

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

Cayman

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 Porsche Cayman offers substantially more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayman is markedly faster – reaching 315 km/h, while the Audi A4 Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayman delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is barely lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 460 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 276 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries considerably more – 540 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is clearly superior 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 £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
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 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
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
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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