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Audi A4 Limousine vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Porsche Panamera?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very 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:

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

Audi A4 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is markedly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Audi A4 Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera 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: Audi A4 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers very slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Porsche Panamera

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Porsche
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