The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is just 0.7 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 S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
186.1 in
Length
185.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.45 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
B9 (8W)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B48
CSWB
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data