The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 32,000

€ 29,300

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.61 %

General
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
20.4 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
665 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW 320d DPF
665 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
117.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data