The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 53,700

€ 41,000

€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
111
186
108.7
178
186 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CRTC
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325xi Touring
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14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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