The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 42,900

€ 34,200

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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
178.2
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.04 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
472 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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