The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,700
€ 38,700
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 325xi.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CALA
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
485 mi
Range
395 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 325xi
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
