The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 39,700
€ 52,100
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 325d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 325d
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.4 in
110.6
182
110.7
185.7
182 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Audi S4
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %
General
BMW 325d
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 325d
Audi S4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S4
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
723 mi
Range
398 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
398 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
