The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 37,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
185.2
182 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.38 %
General
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
642 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
