The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 41,700
€ 59,700
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325d Touring is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi S4 Avant.
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.2
104
180.6
178.2 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.2 %
General
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
E91
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
201 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring
317 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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18.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
18.43 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
38 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 325d Touring
611 mi
318 mi
Audi S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
233 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
127.6 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
