The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 34,600
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 34,000
 BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 6.7 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 (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
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 (12 - 13)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
185.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)

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 automatic 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
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
715 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
743 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data