The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
€ 73,400

€ 37,000

€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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. The Audi RS4 Avant is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316d Touring.
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104.4
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.04 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
BNS
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
11 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
290 mi
Range
864 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft