The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 34,100
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 6.9 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
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI 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 xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
178.2 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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