The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 52,100
€ 29,800
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S4 is 7.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316d.
Audi S4
BMW 316d
55.4
71.9
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.9 in
110.7
185.7
108.7
178.4
185.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 316d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.49 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 316d
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 316d
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
11.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.59 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S4
24 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
398 mi
Range
843 mi
Audi S4
398 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S4
189.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
