The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 33,600
BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12) BMW 318d Touring
€ 38,900
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
178.2 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.47 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
553 mi
BMW 318d Touring
843 mi
553 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft