The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 44,600

€ 48,000

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 330xi Touring
254 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
15.06 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
23 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
384 mi
Range
577 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
384 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
193.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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