The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,300
€ 46,000
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 325d.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.16 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.58 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
561 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
805 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
