The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 36,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
561 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
