The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 36,300
€ 38,600
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
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
108.7
178
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.02 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.05 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
33 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
544 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325i Touring
544 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
136.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
