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BMW 2 Series vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Audi A3 Limousine?

BMW 2 Series vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • markedly more power
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series

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 A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 BMW 2 Series offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

2 Series

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: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries markedly more – 520 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine comes out modestly ahead 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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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
415 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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