The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 33,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
185.1
178.4 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Audi A4 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
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
477 mi
Range
711 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
711 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
