The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 44,000
€ 29,800
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 6.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
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
178.4
185.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.46 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
428 mi
Range
843 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
176.2 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
176.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
BMW 316d
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
