The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 41,100

€ 48,400

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
56.3
71.3
80
59.1
72.4
79
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
56.3 in
Height
59.1 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.8
182.4 in
Length
185.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.47 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
23.76 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
57 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
864 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW 318d Touring
864 mi
560 mi
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
84.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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