Audi A3 vs BMW i4

How does the Audi A3 stack up against the BMW i4? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A3Audi A3
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BMW i4BMW i4
SpecAudi A3BMW i4
Horsepower (max)401 hp536 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.7 s3.9 s
Top speed290 km/h225 km/h
Variants34
Body styleCompact sedanPerformance EV Gran Coupe
Generation8Y LCIG26
Production2020 – present2022 – present
Length4,541 mm4,783 mm
Width1,851 mm1,852 mm
Height1,404 mm1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,631 mm2,856 mm

Audi A3 vs BMW i4: common questions

Is the Audi A3 or BMW i4 faster?
The Audi A3 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the BMW i4's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A3 or the BMW i4?
The BMW i4 makes more power: 536 hp (400 kW) versus 401 hp (299 kW) for the Audi A3.
Is the Audi A3 or BMW i4 faster on top speed?
The Audi A3 has the higher top speed at 180 mph (290 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the Audi A3 and the BMW i4?
The Audi A3 is a compact sedan, while the BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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