The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 34,000
€ 41,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
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23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d
44 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
715 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 318d
715 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 318d
109.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
