The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 37,700
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
185.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CGLC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
175 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
20.09 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
816 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data