The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI e (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 31,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI e.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.43 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
536 mi
Range
878 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
878 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
