The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 35,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 316i is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 316i
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
110.6
185.1
182 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.49 %
General
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.02 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
687 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
687 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
108 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
