The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 316d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 41,000
€ 31,500
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.8 in
111
186
108.7
178.2
186 in
Length
178.2 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DLVA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
187 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
148 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
18.63 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
569 mi
Range
843 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
569 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft















