The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 39,000
BMW 318d Touring (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 40,200
 Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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 (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW 318d Touring (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.44 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
23.46 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318d Touring
824 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
88.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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