The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 48,200
€ 31,100
€ 48,200
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 318i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.8
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
110.6
185
108.7
178
185 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.72 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
602 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
602 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i Touring
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
