The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,600
€ 33,500
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Audi S4
BMW 318d
56.2
69.8
76.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
104
180.6
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 318d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.39 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 318d
B7 (8E)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 318d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BBK
Engine Code
N47-D20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.28 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S4
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
295 mi
Range
677 mi
Audi S4
295 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
252 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S4
252 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
