The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 60,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 316i
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
182
111.2
186.8
182 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Audi S4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.37 %
General
BMW 316i
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Audi S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 316i
Audi S4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.02 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
642 mi
Range
480 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
