The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 34,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
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
111
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
677 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
