The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 35,600
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
185.2
110.6
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.01 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
