The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
€ 35,500

€ 37,600

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
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
110.6
182
110.6
185
182 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.36 %

General
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
161 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.65 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
864 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
890 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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