The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)

€ 41,100
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 39,400
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
182.4 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.33 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
23.76 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 318d Touring
864 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft