The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 42,900

€ 42,700

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
182.4
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.76 %

General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.56 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
26 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 DPF
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 DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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