The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Touring (15 - 18)
€ 37,100
€ 39,000
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185
110.6
182.4
185 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
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 manual 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 B47
CJEB
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
664 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
664 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
