The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)

€ 41,700
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 3.2 FSI
€ 31,700
BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05) BMW 320d
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
108.7
178
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %
BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)

General

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
CALA
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

 REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data