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Audi Q4 e-tron vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) 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 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q4 e-tron is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 495 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series Touring

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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers only slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is clearly 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.

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Q4 e-tron

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 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 592 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
430 - 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 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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