The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 40,400
€ 43,100
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.75 %
General
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.37 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
435 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 330i
435 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 330i
170.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
