The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,200
€ 32,800
€ 31,200
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 320i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 320i 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
110.6
185
178 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
BMW 320i 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i 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
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.75 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
38 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
631 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 320i Touring
631 mi
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i 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
