The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 36,500
€ 46,300
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.53 %
General
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
426 mi
Range
593 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
