The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,600
€ 77,600
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318d Touring is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.7
72.8
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.2
110.7
185.8
178.2 in
Length
185.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.3 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CFSA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.47 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
44 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
843 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 318d Touring
843 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
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













