The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 45,500
€ 58,100
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330i is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi S4.
BMW 330i
Audi S4
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
104
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Audi S4
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.47 %
General
BMW 330i
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Audi S4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 330i
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
233 kWh
BMW 330i
157.2 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
