The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 44,300
€ 40,000
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
185.1
112.2
185.4
185.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.79 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.62 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
654 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
