The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 18)

€ 51,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 35,300
 BMW 316d (15 - 18) BMW 316d
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 316d.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
186.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.83 %
BMW 316d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CRTC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
908 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data