The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 29,300
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,500
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

 REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.58 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data