The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 32,900
€ 34,300
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 6.9 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
178.2
110.6
185.2
178.2 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
3583 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.53 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
575 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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
