The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 46,500
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318i is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.95 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
665 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data