The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 35,500
€ 43,400
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
185.2
182 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.79 %
General
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.65 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
864 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
