The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,600
€ 41,600
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.7
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
185.2
112.2
185.4
185.2 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CALA
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.66 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
423 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
423 mi
565 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
