The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 30,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
483 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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
