The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 71,700
€ 28,500
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS4 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316i.
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.7
110.6
182
180.7 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.36 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
B7 (8E)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
BNS
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
292 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
