The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 34,100
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 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 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.5 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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
CABB, CDHB
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
388 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
