The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 46,300
€ 38,700
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.42 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.79 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 325xi
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
