The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 37,000
 Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08) Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
€ 35,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 318i is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.19 %
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 318i
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 318i
162 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
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 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
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data