The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Convertible tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 67,000

€ 39,100

€ 67,000
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 S4 Convertible is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i Cabrio.
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
54.8
70
76.1
54.5
70.2
78.1
70 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.8 in
Height
54.5 in
104.3
180
108.7
181.6
180 in
Length
181.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.22 %

General
Audi S4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
BBK
Engine Code
N43-B20

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 6000 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
339 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S4 Convertible
302 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Cabrio
Performance
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio
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12.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Audi S4 Convertible
12.81 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Convertible
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S4 Convertible
19 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
311 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi S4 Convertible
311 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
238.7 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 S4 Convertible
238.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 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