The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

€ 31,600
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d Touring DPF
€ 38,600
 Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.15 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

General

BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
49 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
790 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
98.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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