The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 44,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 44,900
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

The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
186.1 in
Length
178.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CSWB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data