The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 42,900

€ 73,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325i Touring is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.2
104.4
180.6
178.2 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
E91
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 RS4 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BNS

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS4 Avant
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
290 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
255.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft