The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 29,300
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325xi
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
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
General
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
395 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
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
