The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 34,600
€ 43,100
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.73 %
General
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
551 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 325i
134.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
