Compare performance (530 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Audi A4 Avant?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A4 Avant is moderately cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,815 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.
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 offers slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is a bit faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers somewhat more torque with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
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 Avant is barely lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 500 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 15 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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.
detailsThe Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
495 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
510 - 565 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
136 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
270 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
100 - 346 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Audi
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