The new Audi A4 executive saloon will go on sale starting with a £22,590 price tag for the 1.8 TFSi SE model.
A BMW 318i SE costs £22,065.
The new A4 can be ordered for delivery in spring 2008.
The new Audi model promises the longest wheelbase in its class, with a spacious interior.
The range of engines ensures low benefit-in-kind driver taxation.
The key business models are the 2.0-litre TDI diesel with 143PS but emissions of only 144g/km. This places it in the 18% tax banding.
And the 1.8-litre TFSI petrol model with 160PS, emissions of 169g/km and a 21% tax banding.
Other engines include a 190PS 2.7-litre TDI fitted with Multitronic Continuously Variable Transmission auto, a 3.0-litre TDI and two petrol engines: a 160PS 1.8 TFSI unit and a 265PS FSI V6.
SE models come with 17 inch alloy wheels and three-zone climate control as part of high-specification package.
THE NEW AUDI A4 DIESEL RANGE
Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, £23,940
- Power: 143PS Economy: 51.4mpg CO2 emissions: 144g/km
Audi A4 2.7 TDI SE, £28,440
- Power: 190PS Economy: 42.8mpg CO2 emissions: 176g/km
Audi A4 3.0 TDI SE quattro, £30,290
- Power: 240PS Economy: 40.9mpg CO2 emissions: 183g/km
THE NEW AUDI A4 PETROL RANGE
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI SE, £22,590
- Power: 160PS Economy: 39.8mpg CO2 emissions: 169g/km
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro SE, £28,440
- Power: 265PS Economy: 30.7mpg CO2 emissions: 219g/km
- Frankfurt picture: Headlineauto
Spring 2008 on sale date with prices starting at £22,590
