The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 31,200
€ 45,600
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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 Touring
168 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.75 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
38 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
631 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 320i Touring
631 mi
423 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
