The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,600
€ 37,900
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 320d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d 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 320d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.08 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring
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14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.66 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
423 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
423 mi
654 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 320d 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
