The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 47,200
€ 31,100
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
1427
1842
2022
1421
1817
1989
1842 mm
Width
1817 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1427 mm
Height
1421 mm
2820
4726
2760
4531
4726 mm
Length
4531 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.57 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CSWB
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
400 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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7.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.88 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
61 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 318i
58 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
784 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
