The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 62,600
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S4 TDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
55.3
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
72.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
111.2
187.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
187.8 in
Length
185.4 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
17.75 %
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
B9 (8W)
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
342 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
11.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
11.99 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
38 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
581 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi S4 TDI
581 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
127.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S4 TDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data