The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 41,700

€ 39,800

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 7 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
1427
1826
2040
1434
1811
2031
1826 mm
Width
1811 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1427 mm
Height
1434 mm
2808
4703
2810
4633
4703 mm
Length
4633 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.83 %

General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CALA
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
261 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 318d
330 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
330 NM
320 NM
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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6.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
6.34 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
34 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 318d
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
485 mi
Range
787 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
787 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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