The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 45,800
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
182.4 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.1 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
819 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
819 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data