The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 39,200
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
185.1
178 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.01 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
870 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
