The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,700
€ 40,000
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 30 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.5
71.9
81.4
72.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
111
186.1
112.2
185.4
186.1 in
Length
185.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %
General
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
B9 (8W)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
DEUC
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
120 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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28.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
28.29 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
56 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
592 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
592 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
86.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 30 TDI
BMW 318d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
