The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 39,400
€ 58,100
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318d
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
104
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi S4
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.32 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi S4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
49 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
233 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
