The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 54,600
€ 31,100
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S4 is 7.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
Audi S4
BMW 318i
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 318i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.75 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 318i
B8 (8K)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.83 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
423 mi
Range
593 mi
Audi S4
423 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 318i
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
