The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 62,600
€ 28,500
€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TDI is 5.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 316i.
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
55.3
72.7
79.6
56.3
71.3
80
72.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.3 in
Height
56.3 in
111.2
187.8
110.6
182
187.8 in
Length
182 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
882 lb
21.51 %
General
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
B9 (8W)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
342 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
516 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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11.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
11.99 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
581 mi
Range
642 mi
Audi S4 TDI
581 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
127.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
