The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 41,600
€ 43,600
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
G21
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.73 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
53 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
49 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
565 mi
Range
437 mi
BMW 318d Touring
565 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
90.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
