The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330d (08 - 11)
€ 71,700
€ 41,800
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 330d
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 330d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.68 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW 330d
B7 (8E)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW 330d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BNS
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW 330d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 330d
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
292 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
665 mi
BMW 330d
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW 330d
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
