The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 32,800

€ 39,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
185
108.7
178
185 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.18 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CJEB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.4 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
583 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
642 mi
583 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft