The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
€ 46,700

€ 31,600

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
111
186
108.7
178
186 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.38 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
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 N47
CSWB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
762 mi
Range
790 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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