The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 40,300
€ 32,800
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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
178.2
110.6
185
178.2 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
515 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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
