The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 45,600
€ 34,100
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.35 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
221 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
16.36 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
48 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
723 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325d Touring
723 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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

















