The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,700

€ 39,200

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 316d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d 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 316d Touring
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.08 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CSWB
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
48 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
762 mi
Range
864 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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