The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 35,400
€ 35,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.1
110.6
182
185.1 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-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
CJEB
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 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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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
687 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
