The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,700
€ 52,800
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.33 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
CALA
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
485 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
