The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 71,700
€ 39,000
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi RS4 is 2.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
55.7
71.5
76.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.9 in
104
180.7
108.7
178.4
180.7 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
B7 (8E)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BNS
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 325i
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
483 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
