The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 33,500
€ 32,600
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
677 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
697 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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
