The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
€ 31,600

€ 37,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
185
178 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.66 %

General
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
E91
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
141 hp
161 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
24.7 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
49 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
790 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
790 mi
890 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
98.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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