The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 35,400
€ 26,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
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
185.1 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.13 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N46
CJEB
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
687 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
