The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 41,700
€ 32,000
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 DPF.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.9
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
110.6
185.2
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 DPF
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.98 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
485 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d DPF
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
