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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Audi A4 Avant?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Audi A4 Avant

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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 A4 Avant is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

A4 Avant

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers somewhat more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is slightly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers very slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers marginally more boot space – 495 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,495 L, about 205 L more than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Audi A4 Avant

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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 A4 Avant

The 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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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 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
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4,783 mm
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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