The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 31,400
€ 46,300
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.61 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.53 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318d
50 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
807 mi
Range
593 mi
BMW 318d
807 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 318d
96.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
