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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 3 Series Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (39600 £ vs 41100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Audi Q4 e-tron

BMW 3 Series Touring

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

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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.

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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: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls minimal stronger with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q4 e-tron shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £39,600
Q4 e-tron @ Audi AG

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km
Audi Q4 e-tron
BMW 3 Series Touring

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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
39600 - 58800 £
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 77 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 238 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2035 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4588 mm
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Height
1614 - 1632 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Max trunk capacity
1460 - 1490 L
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
405 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q4 e-tron?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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