The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 28,300
€ 32,100
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
515 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
748 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
