The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,100
€ 47,200
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
111
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %
General
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
435 mi
Range
784 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
