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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Audi A4 Limousine?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A4 Limousine: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Audi A4 Limousine

  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A4 Limousine is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

A4 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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries very slightly more – 540 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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Audi A4 Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
121 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
4,762 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
490 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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