The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,000
€ 35,200
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.8
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
110.6
185
108.7
178.2
185 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CJEB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
652 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d 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
