The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,100

€ 48,200

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
185
178 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.39 %

General
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
161 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
21.84 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
34 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
549 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
549 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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