The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 53,800
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318d Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
56.5
71.3
80
55.7
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
185.7
182.4 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
General
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
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 S4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
754 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
390 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
Audi S4 Avant
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
