The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 59,700
€ 32,900
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
56.2
69.8
76.1
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.8 in
104
180.6
108.7
178.2
180.6 in
Length
178.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.11 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
B7 (8E)
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
BBK
Engine Code
N43-B20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
318 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
575 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
233 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
BMW 318i 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
