The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,000

€ 28,900

€ 37,000
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 2.7 TDI DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
1427
1826
2040
1421
1817
1989
1826 mm
Width
1817 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1427 mm
Height
1421 mm
2808
4703
2760
4520
4703 mm
Length
4520 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.28 %

General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
187 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 318i
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
400 NM
180 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
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8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
631 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
631 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.7 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data