The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)

€ 34,500
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,900
BMW 318d (10 - 11) BMW 318d
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d (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 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint BMW 318d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
185.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.61 %
BMW 318d (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

 REPLAY
18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
18.95 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
843 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
569 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data