The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 73,400
€ 35,800
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi RS4 Avant is 2.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
55.7
71.5
76.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.7 in
Height
55.8 in
104.4
180.6
108.7
178.2
180.6 in
Length
178.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.49 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E91
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BNS
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
290 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
702 mi
BMW 318d 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).
111 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
