The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 45,000
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 49,200
 BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 340i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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 S tronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.7 %
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.7 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
460 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data