The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel (Ethanol) (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,000

€ 39,400

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %

General
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CFKA
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
178 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
18.64 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
26 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
449 mi
Range
885 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
449 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
285.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
285.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data