The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (07 - 08)
€ 28,900
€ 30,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.55 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
495 mi
Range
762 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
762 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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
