The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 40,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 45,100
 BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320d
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.8
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
185.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
B8 (8K)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CLAB
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
552 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data