The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 36,500
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 47,900
 Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
111
187.5
178 in
Length
187.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.51 %
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI

Performance

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data