The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 37,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 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
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.28 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 2.7 TDI DPF
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
593 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 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
