The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
€ 41,600

€ 35,800

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d Touring is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
56.7
71.9
81.4
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.5 in
112.2
185.4
110.6
185.2
185.4 in
Length
185.2 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
G21
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.73 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
565 mi
Range
698 mi
BMW 318d Touring
565 mi
698 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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