The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 53,700
€ 50,600
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 340i Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
56.3
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
111
186
110.6
182.4
186 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CRTC
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
680 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
548 mi
BMW 340i 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 340i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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
















