The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320i (08 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 31,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 316i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320i.
316i
320i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
320i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
316i
320i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316i
320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N43
N13-B16
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
316i
134 hp
168 hp
320i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
316i
320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
316i
24.02 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
320i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
316i
41 mpg
37 mpg
320i
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
611 mi
316i
642 mi
611 mi
320i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
121.2 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
