The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 41,200
€ 37,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
General
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
477 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
