The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 41,700
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.9 %
General
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 320i
21.23 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
495 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 320i
495 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 320i
149.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
