The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 54,600
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 318d is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318d
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.4 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
185.7
182.4 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi S4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.48 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi S4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.42 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S4
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
885 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
423 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
