The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 29,000
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 318i.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
185.2
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 318i
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.97 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAHA
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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21.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21.39 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
674 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
674 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
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
