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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Audi A1?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A1: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 A1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 4 Series Gran Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 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 £46,200
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 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
131 - 179 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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