The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 57,300
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318d Touring DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi S4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
104
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.98 %
General
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
E91
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 DPF
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
141 hp
339 hp
Audi S4 Avant
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
221 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.67 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
24.7 lb/hp
11.67 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
49 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
41 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
790 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
790 mi
292 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
98.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
