The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 32,500
€ 34,300
€ 32,500
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 320i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 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
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i 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 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
E91
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
22.86 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
483 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 320i Touring
483 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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
