The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800
€ 41,700
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
General
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.29 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
37 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
592 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 325d DPF
592 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
131.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
