The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 38,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 316i is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi A4 30 TDI.
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182
111
187.5
182 in
Length
187.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.7 %
General
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
DEZB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 30 TDI
Performance
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.02 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
642 mi
Range
638 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
638 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Audi A4 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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