The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 35,500

€ 36,200

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182
111
186
182 in
Length
186 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %

General
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
F31
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CVNA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.65 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
864 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
610 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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