The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 40,000
€ 28,900
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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
185.1
178.4 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
602 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
602 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
