The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 32,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i 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
185.2
108.7
178.2
185.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAGC, CJCC
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
29.89 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
792 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
575 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i 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
