The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 52,200
€ 37,100
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.3
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
111
186.1
110.6
182
186.1 in
Length
182 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.73 %
General
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
DCPC
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
282 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 50 TDI
13.8 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 50 TDI
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
633 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi A4 50 TDI
633 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 50 TDI
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
