The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 43,600
€ 38,400
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i 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
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i Touring
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
CALA
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
437 mi
Range
544 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
544 mi
BMW 325i 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325i 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
