The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07)
€ 38,500

€ 28,300

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 7 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
108.7
178
185 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N46
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.77 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
816 mi
Range
515 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
816 mi
515 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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