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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Audi A3 Sportback?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi A3 Sportback

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

A3 Sportback

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 8 Series Coupé offers visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 A3 Sportback is markedly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers somewhat more boot space – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead 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 £27,000
A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
25 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
410 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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