The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 35,500
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) BMW 325i Touring
€ 35,600
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.2 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
15.84 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW 325i Touring
455 mi
685 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft