The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 28,300

€ 41,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
111
186
178 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
DLVA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
515 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft