The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

€ 29,500
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 34,500
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 ultra.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
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 ultra
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

General

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
979 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
979 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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