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 7.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318i
Audi S4
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.4 in
108.7
178
110.7
185.7
178 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi S4
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S4
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
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
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi S4
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
