The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)
€ 54,600
€ 37,100
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 S4 is 7.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 325d.
Audi S4
BMW 325d
55.4
71.9
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.9 in
110.7
185.7
108.7
178.4
185.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 325d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.1 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 325d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 325d
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 325d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.83 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
423 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi S4
423 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 S4
178.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
