The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 31,800
€ 37,800
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.76 %
General
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
743 mi
Audi A4 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
