The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,700
€ 31,800
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 316i.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
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
185.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.58 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
CALA
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
