The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 38,600
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
€ 35,200
 BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d Touring
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.2
185.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.28 %
BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
20.28 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
621 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
133.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318d 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