The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 31,100
 BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07) BMW 318d Touring DPF
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
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 multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
108.7
178
185 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.88 %
BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
CLAB
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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