The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)

€ 42,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
 BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d Touring DPF
€ 42,700
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 3.0 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 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
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 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.74 %
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
790 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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