The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)

€ 35,300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
BMW 318d (08 - 10) BMW 318d
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318d (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
185.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.68 %
BMW 318d (08 - 10)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAHA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

 REPLAY
21.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21.39 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
807 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
674 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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