The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 60,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 330i is 8.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 330i
Audi S4
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
178.4
111.2
186.8
178.4 in
Length
186.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Audi S4
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.22 %
General
BMW 330i
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CWGD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 330i
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.87 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
522 mi
Range
480 mi
BMW 330i
522 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 330i
142.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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