The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 40,900
€ 45,600
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.2
110.6
185.2
178.2 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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 Touring
194 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
19.04 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
37 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
601 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 325d Touring
601 mi
423 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
129.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
