The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 53,700
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
111
186
178 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.33 %
General
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
254 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
13.93 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
440 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 330i Touring
440 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
168.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft










