The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Convertible (06 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 85,100

€ 39,100

€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 Convertible is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i Cabrio.
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
54.8
71.4
76.1
54.5
70.2
78.1
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
104.3
179.3
108.7
181.6
179.3 in
Length
181.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.02 %

General
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
B7 (8E)
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
BNS
Engine Code
N43-B20

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 6000 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
414 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS4 Convertible
317 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Cabrio
Performance
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Convertible
10.22 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi RS4 Convertible
17 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
11 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
281 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi RS4 Convertible
281 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi RS4 Convertible
263.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data