The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 45,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
111
186.1
178.4 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.89 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
715 mi
Range
819 mi
BMW 318d
715 mi
819 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
