The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 60,600
€ 31,900
€ 60,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi S4 is 8.4 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
Audi S4
BMW 318d
55.3
72.5
79.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
111.2
186.8
108.7
178.4
186.8 in
Length
178.4 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
BMW 318d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.61 %
General
Audi S4
BMW 318d
B9 (8W)
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
BMW 318d
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CWGD
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S4
349 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Audi S4
BMW 318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Audi S4
10.77 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
480 mi
Range
843 mi
Audi S4
480 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi S4
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
