The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 56,200
€ 35,500
€ 56,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 Avant is 3.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316d Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
55.7
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
185.7
110.6
182
185.7 in
Length
182 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
B8 (8K)
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
328 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
12.16 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
24 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
410 mi
Range
864 mi
Audi S4 Avant
410 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
183.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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














