The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (07 - 11)
€ 42,900
€ 30,300
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 330i
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
178.4
110.6
185.2
178.4 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.1 %
General
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.87 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
522 mi
Range
569 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 330i
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
