The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 57,300
€ 40,300
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 Avant is 2.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.8 in
104
180.6
108.7
178.2
180.6 in
Length
178.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
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 Avant
339 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
12 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
515 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Touring
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).
144 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
