The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 43,400
€ 37,700
€ 43,400
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 3.2 FSI is 3.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.5
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
110.6
185.2
110.6
182
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.8 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
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
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 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
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
473 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d Touring
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
