The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)

€ 41,800
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19) BMW 318d Touring
€ 46,000
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (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 (18 - 19)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (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 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
51 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 318d Touring
770 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
94.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft