The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 54,100

€ 41,600

€ 54,100
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. The Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d Touring.
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
56.5
72.5
79.6
56.7
71.9
81.4
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
111
186
112.2
185.4
186 in
Length
185.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.04 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
B9 (8W)
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
DCPC
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
282 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
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14.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
14.11 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
621 mi
565 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 50 TDI
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 50 TDI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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