The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19)
€ 44,700

€ 35,100

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 318i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i 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 318i Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.64 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
552 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
690 mi
BMW 318i 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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