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Audi e-tron GT vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (843 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (93,300 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi e-tron GT or BMW 1 Series?

Audi e-tron GT vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Audi e-tron GT

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

e-tron GT

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 1 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Audi e-tron GT costs 93,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,985 £.

1 Series

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 Audi e-tron GT offers clearly more power – delivering 843 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 543 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi e-tron GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi e-tron GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,027 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 627 Nm more.

e-tron GT

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: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is significantly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 2,355 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi e-tron GT offers only slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi e-tron GT 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.

from £93,300
e-tron GT

Audi e-tron GT

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 503 - 843 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.9 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 582 - 617 km
Audi e-tron GT
BMW 1 Series

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Audi e-tron GT

The Audi e-tron GT is a striking electric grand tourer that blends dramatic, low-slung styling with the hushed refinement of a luxury saloon. Behind the beautiful skin you'll find a driver-focused cabin and brisk, silent performance that makes daily commutes feel like auditioning for a weekend road trip — and yes, it manages to be both serious and a little bit smug about it.

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Audi e-tron GT
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
93,300 - 137,600 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
582 - 617 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,355 - 2,395 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
503 - 843 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
625 - 1,027 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
370 - 620 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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