The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 41,700
€ 34,900
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 318d BluePerformance.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 318d BluePerformance
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
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 BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CALA
Engine Code
N47-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
485 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
