The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 40,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 316d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the 320i.
316d
320i
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182
112.2
185.4
182 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
320i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.25 %
General
316d
320i
F30
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316d
320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
316d
114 hp
181 hp
320i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
316d
320i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
316d
28.72 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
320i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
316d
55 mpg
43 mpg
320i
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
824 mi
Range
667 mi
316d
824 mi
667 mi
320i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
316d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
316d
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
