The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 71,700
€ 40,000
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS4 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.7
110.6
182.4
180.7 in
Length
182.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.6 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
B7 (8E)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
BNS
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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