The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 41,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, an inch 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
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
178.4
111
186.1
178.4 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
593 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
