The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)
€ 43,400

€ 42,900

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d 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
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
CALA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
473 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
695 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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