The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (15 - 18)
€ 51,900
€ 37,300
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 318d.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.3
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
111
186.1
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 318d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
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 318d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
706 mi
Range
885 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
