The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 57,300
€ 35,500
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 316d Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.53 %
General
Audi S4 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BBK
Engine Code
N47-D20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
12 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
292 mi
Range
787 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
