The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 34,300
 Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)
111
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)

General

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data