The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 38,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.2
111
186
178.2 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.12 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
472 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
610 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
