The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)
€ 58,100
€ 31,900
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 316d.
Audi S4
BMW 316d
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
104
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 316d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.56 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 316d
B7 (8E)
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 316d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
BBK
Engine Code
N47-D20
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
318 mi
Range
824 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
233 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
