2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
