The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 44,900
€ 38,600
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 325i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
56.2
72.5
79.6
55.9
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
111
186.1
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 325i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CSWB
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
49 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
799 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
