The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 44,600
€ 40,200
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi Touring 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 2.7 TDI.
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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 Touring
254 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
15.06 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
23 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
384 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
384 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
193.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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
