The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,700
€ 29,500
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
56.2
71.9
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
178
185.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.48 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CALA
Engine Code
N43-B20
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 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
140 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
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
485 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
611 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
