The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 41,000
€ 41,200
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
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 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
477 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 325i
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
