The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 55,900
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318i
Audi S4
56.3
71.3
80
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.4 in
110.6
182.4
110.7
185.7
182.4 in
Length
185.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Audi S4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.72 %
General
BMW 318i
Audi S4
F30
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318i
Audi S4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
29 mpg
Audi S4
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
746 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
468 mi
Audi S4
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Audi S4
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
