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Audi A4 Limousine vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or smart #1?

Audi A4 Limousine vs smart #1: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • visibly more power
  • slightly 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:

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,877 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers visibly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers a bit more torque with 470 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 147 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 smart #1 is far ahead 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
Audi A4 Limousine
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Audi A4 Limousine
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
smart
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