The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 35,200
BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15) BMW 318d Touring
€ 35,600
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d 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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
182 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.9 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.23 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
787 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW 318d Touring
787 mi
685 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d 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