The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Touring (07 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 29,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.21 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
19.98 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
38 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
651 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
651 mi
652 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
127.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
