The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 60,600
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318d
Audi S4
56.5
71.3
80
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
110.6
182.4
111.2
186.8
182.4 in
Length
186.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Audi S4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.64 %
General
BMW 318d
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318d
Audi S4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.46 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d
52 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
787 mi
Range
480 mi
BMW 318d
787 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 318d
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
