The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
€ 43,400
€ 31,600
€ 43,400
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 3.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.5
71.9
80.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
178
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.09 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CALA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
473 mi
Range
790 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
