The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
€ 31,100

€ 80,700

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.3
73.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
178
111.3
188.3
178 in
Length
188.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.73 %

General
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
DECA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
120 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
29.03 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
41 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
654 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
654 mi
409 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
119.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft