The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 39,600

€ 73,400

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318d Touring is 1.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
56.3
71.3
80
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.4
104.4
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.53 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
F31
Generation
B7 (8E)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BNS

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.05 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
45 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
787 mi
Range
290 mi
BMW 318d Touring
787 mi
290 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).
255.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft