The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 46,600

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182
110.6
185.2
182 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %

General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.56 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
695 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 325d Touring
695 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
104.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft