The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 34,800
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 325xi
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
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
General
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
426 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
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
