Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 3 Series Touring – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Audi Q4 e-tron has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1500 £.

As for range, the Audi Q4 e-tron performs convincingly better – achieving up to 554 km, about 457 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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 BMW 3 Series Touring has a noticeable edge – offering 550 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring pulls minimal stronger with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly perceptible lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers barely noticeable more room – 535 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs minimal better – up to 1510 L, which is about 20 L more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

All in all, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be slightly ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.