The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 41,000
€ 33,500
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF 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 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.9
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
110.6
185.2
108.7
178.4
185.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
603 mi
Range
677 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
