The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 42,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
483 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
