The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 42,700

€ 50,600

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 340i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
548 mi
BMW 340i Touring
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 340i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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