The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 44,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
111
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
536 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
