The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 43,600
€ 33,400
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 320i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i 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 320i Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CALA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
437 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i Touring
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320i 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
