The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 52,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318i is 19.7 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318i
Audi S4
1421
1817
1989
1406
1826
2040
1817 mm
Width
1826 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1421 mm
Height
1406 mm
2760
4520
2811
4717
4520 mm
Length
4717 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2811 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi S4
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.81 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 bhp
328 bhp
Audi S4
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 318i
180 NM
440 NM
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi S4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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11.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.26 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
11.3 kg/bhp
5.26 kg/bhp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S4
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
536 mi
Range
398 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
398 mi
Audi S4
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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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