The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)

€ 42,600
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
€ 37,700
 BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 42,600
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron is 4.5 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider.
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19)
72.5
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19)
111
186.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
110.6
182
186.5 in
Length
182 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.8 %
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)

General

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
21.85 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
13.8 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
6 MPGe
54 MPGe
BMW 318d Touring
17.7 lb
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
271 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
271 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
28.6 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 40 g-tron
28.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
40.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft