The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 41,000

€ 44,700

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 TDI DPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.13 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.79 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
490 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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