The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 43,500
€ 28,900
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
56.2
72.5
79.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
111
186.1
108.7
178
186.1 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.78 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N46
DETA
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
187 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
606 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
606 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
