The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 33,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.4 TFSI is 4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.3
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
111
186.1
110.6
182
186.1 in
Length
182 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CVNA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
21.6 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
633 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
