The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. BMW 340i Touring xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,600

€ 53,100

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 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 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.26 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CGLC
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 340i Touring
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.17 lb/hp
12.02 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
715 mi
Range
492 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
715 mi
492 mi
BMW 340i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft