The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 37,700
 BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 3 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
185 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.67 %
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CMUA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
502 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft