The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 29,000
€ 37,700
€ 29,000
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 30 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 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
178.4
111
186.1
178.4 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.8 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 30 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
DEUC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
120 hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 30 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.29 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
28.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 318i
621 mi
592 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318i
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 30 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
