The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 13)
€ 38,400

€ 32,800

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 320d 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
178.2 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %

General
BMW 320d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CJEB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d Touring
175 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320d Touring
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 320d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
20.98 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
42 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 320d Touring
677 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d 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