The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 55,600
€ 41,200
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Audi S4
BMW 325i
56.2
69.8
76.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
104
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 325i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
Audi S4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 325i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
BBK
Engine Code
N53-B30
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.28 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S4
18 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
12 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
295 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi S4
295 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
252 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi S4
252 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
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
