The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
€ 41,700

€ 31,600

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.94 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAEB, CDNC
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17.81 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
534 mi
Range
790 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
534 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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