The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 29,000
€ 44,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.83 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
428 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
