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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (168 HP @ 6000 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 Audi A4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
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 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (230 Nm @ 3200 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 | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
