The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 43,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
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
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.01 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
746 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi A4 3.0 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
