The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 52,800
€ 43,700
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 3 is 4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
56.3
71.3
80
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182
111
186.1
182 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.85 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
F30
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
600 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
