The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,000
€ 30,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 7.9 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the BMW 316i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
1427
1826
2040
1429
1811
2031
1826 mm
Width
1811 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1427 mm
Height
1429 mm
2808
4703
2810
4624
4703 mm
Length
4624 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
14.45 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 316i
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
220 NM
BMW 316i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
7.3 kg/bhp
11.04 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 316i
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
603 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
