The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 32,900
€ 31,400
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 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
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 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CAGC, CJCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
575 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
792 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
