The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 62,500
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318i Touring is 8.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.6
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178
111.2
186.8
178 in
Length
186.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.29 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
349 hp
Audi S4 Avant
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
11.05 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
483 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
468 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
