The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 41,500

€ 36,000

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 TFSI
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 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.55 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
754 mi
Range
594 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
594 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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