The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 33,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.9
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
110.6
185.1
108.7
178.4
185.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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28.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.77 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
631 mi
Range
677 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
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
