The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 41,800
€ 77,600
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
56.3
71.3
80
55.7
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
185.8
182.4 in
Length
185.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.03 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
51 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
770 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 318d Touring
770 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
94.6 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi RS4 Avant
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
