The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 31,100
€ 44,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 TDI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 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 40 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.35 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
E91
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
602 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 318i Touring
602 mi
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
