The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 29,500
€ 71,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d DPF is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178
104
180.7
178 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
292 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
