The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 31,900

€ 71,700

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 316d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
56.3
71.3
80
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110.6
182
104
180.7
182 in
Length
180.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.91 %

General
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
F30
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
BNS

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.72 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 316d
55 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
44 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW 316d
824 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 316d
88.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data