The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)

€ 37,000
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18) BMW 316d Touring
€ 42,200
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
182.4 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.46 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
767 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft