The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 37,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
185.1
178 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
816 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
816 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
