The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 32,700
€ 35,700
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
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
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
523 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
