The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 41,000
€ 38,600
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.2 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the BMW 325i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
1427
1826
2040
1421
1817
1989
1826 mm
Width
1817 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1427 mm
Height
1421 mm
2808
4703
2760
4531
4703 mm
Length
4531 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.27 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
7.3 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
603 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
