The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,400
€ 40,900
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d 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
185.2
108.7
178.2
185.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CALA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
473 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
601 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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
