The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 34,000
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) 316d
€ 48,800
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) 340i
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 316d is 0.4 inches shorter.
316d
340i
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

316d
340i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

316d
340i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

316d
340i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B58
N47-D20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
316d
114 hp
322 hp
340i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
340i

Performance

316d
340i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

316d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

340i

▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
316d
29.11 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

316d
340i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
316d
55 mpg
36 mpg
340i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
574 mi
316d
824 mi
574 mi
340i
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).
123.1 kWh
316d
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

316d
340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data