The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 (05 - 07)
€ 33,400
€ 55,600
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318i
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
104
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi S4
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.98 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi S4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4
37 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
731 mi
Range
295 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
295 mi
Audi S4
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).
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).
252 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
252 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
