The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 48,600
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 35,600
 BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 45 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
72.5
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
111
186.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
186.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.01 %
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
DCPE
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
45 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
693 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
693 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
107 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 45 TDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data