The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 39,800
€ 35,000
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318d is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A4 35 TFSI.
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
56.5
71.3
80
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
111
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.12 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
DLVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 35 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 35 TFSI
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.49 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.46 lb/hp
22.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 35 TFSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
787 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 318d
787 mi
588 mi
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
108 kWh
BMW 318d
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi A4 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
