The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 29,800
€ 37,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.68 %
General
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
843 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
