The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 43,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.82 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
483 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
