The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,500

€ 53,700

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
111
186
178 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.36 %

General
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
194 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
19.04 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
583 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
583 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
133.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft