The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 80,700
€ 42,900
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS4 Avant is 10 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 325i Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
55.3
73.5
79.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.3 in
Height
55.8 in
111.3
188.3
108.7
178.2
188.3 in
Length
178.2 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
DECA
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft













