The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 41,500
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 34,300
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 318d Touring is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)

General

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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