The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 42,000

€ 38,600

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi 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 2.7 TDI.
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
388 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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