The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 33,800
€ 44,300
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
178.4
110.6
185.1
178.4 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.99 %
General
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
575 mi
Range
654 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
