The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 38,700
€ 55,900
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325xi is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.4 in
108.7
178
110.7
185.7
178 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %
General
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
29 mpg
Audi S4
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
395 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
468 mi
Audi S4
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Audi S4
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
