The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 41,700
€ 33,400
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
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
182.4
185.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
CALA
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
