The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 40,000
€ 35,500
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
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 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.86 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CLAB
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.59 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
753 mi
Range
455 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
753 mi
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
107 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325i Touring
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
