The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,900
€ 51,900
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320i is 4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.5
71.3
80
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182
111
186.1
182 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.8 %
General
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
583 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
