The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 41,000
€ 36,500
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
490 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
651 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
