The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11)
€ 33,800
€ 41,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 6.8 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
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
General
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
575 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 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
