The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 40,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
178.4
185.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.27 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
561 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
