The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
€ 43,000

€ 46,100

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d Touring DPF 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.
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.64 %

General
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330d Touring DPF
228 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring DPF
16.34 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 330d Touring DPF
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
499 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 330d Touring DPF
499 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 330d Touring DPF
156.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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