The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 44,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,400
 BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.26 %
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
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
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
787 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft