The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 52,100
€ 29,000
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 18.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the BMW 318i.
Audi S4
BMW 318i
1406
1826
2040
1421
1817
1989
1826 mm
Width
1817 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1406 mm
Height
1421 mm
2811
4717
2760
4531
4717 mm
Length
4531 mm
2811 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 318i
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.81 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 318i
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4
328 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi S4
440 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
5.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
Audi S4
5.26 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S4
28 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 318i
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
398 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S4
398 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S4
189.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
