The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 41,200
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 35,900
 BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 318d
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra is 4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
186.1 in
Length
182 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DEUA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
60 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
638 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
638 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data