The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 31,100
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.92 %
General
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
908 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
