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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison
Compare performance (392 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Audi A3 Limousine?
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences
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 A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,515 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 Audi A3 Limousine offers very slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
4 Series Gran Coupe
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 A3 Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 480 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior overall 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
Audi A3 Limousine
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Audi A3 Limousine
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
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Audi A3 Limousine
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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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Audi A3 Limousine
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 kg
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Audi
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