The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 42,800
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.87 %
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.09 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data