The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 40,700

€ 40,200

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI.
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182
110.6
185.2
182 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.06 %

General
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.1 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
574 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320i Touring
574 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
123.1 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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