The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
€ 33,800

€ 36,600

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318d is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318d
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 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.01 %

General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CJCD, CMFB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.22 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
851 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
851 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
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