The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 41,800

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i 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.
BMW 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.92 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
CGLC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
21.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
632 mi
Range
689 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
689 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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