The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 42,900
€ 43,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
472 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
