The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 41,700
€ 37,900
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A4 3.2 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
185.2
112.2
185.4
185.2 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
CALA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
485 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
