The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 51,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 7.7 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
178.4
111
186.1
178.4 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
General
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
529 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
