The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 45,600

€ 43,400

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xd 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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.99 %

General
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CALA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
228 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
17.31 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
29 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
462 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
168.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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