The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 46,600

€ 40,700

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 320i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 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 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.57 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
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17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
574 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
574 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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