The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 52,200
€ 28,900
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 50 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
56.2
72.5
79.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
111
186.1
108.7
178
186.1 in
Length
178 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.99 %
General
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
DCPC
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
282 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Audi A4 50 TDI
13.8 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 50 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
633 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A4 50 TDI
633 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 50 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 50 TDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
