The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

€ 37,300
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 318i Touring
€ 37,600
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
110.6
185
182.4 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

General

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
161 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.75 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
890 mi
BMW 318i Touring
703 mi
890 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft