The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 40,200
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.5 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.42 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
515 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320i Touring
515 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
144 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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
