The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 71,700
€ 37,100
€ 71,700
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 a little. The Audi RS4 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 318d BluePerformance
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %
General
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
B7 (8E)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BNS
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
11 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
292 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
