The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (08 - 10) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 38,700

€ 53,800

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325d Touring is 7.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.2
110.7
185.7
178.2 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.47 %

General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
194 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.92 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
40 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
642 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 325d Touring
642 mi
390 mi
Audi S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
121.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
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