The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 30,900
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 40,800
 BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 320d Touring
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
185.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %
BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
654 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft