The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 47,800
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.89 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
CALA
Engine Code
B47-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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
221 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
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.66 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
423 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
423 mi
754 mi
BMW 325d 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
