The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 41,500

€ 34,200

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
56.5
71.3
80
56.5
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
110.6
182.4
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.91 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
754 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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