The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 39,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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
111
186.1
178 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
CVKB
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 4200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
495 mi
Range
658 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
658 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
