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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Audi A3 Limousine?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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, Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 430 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Audi A3 Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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