The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..)

€ 53,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 39,400
 BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..) BMW 318d Touring
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
186 in
Length
185.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.79 %
BMW 318d Touring (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CRTC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
552 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft