The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 36,200

€ 31,100

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
111
186
108.7
178
186 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.56 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
CVNA
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
21.53 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
610 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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