The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 52,100
€ 39,400
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi S4
BMW 318d
55.4
71.9
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.4 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
185.7
110.6
182.4
185.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 318d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.6 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 318d
B8 (8K)
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
11.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.59 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S4
24 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
17 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
398 mi
Range
885 mi
Audi S4
398 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S4
189.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
