The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
€ 42,100

€ 35,000

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 320i Touring is 2.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.5
71.3
80
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185
182.4 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.17 %

General
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
CJEB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.4 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
35 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
548 mi
Range
652 mi
BMW 320i Touring
548 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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