The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)

€ 28,500
BMW 316i (12 - 15) 316i
€ 37,900
BMW 320i (15 - 18) 320i
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 316i is 0.4 inches shorter.
316i
320i
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
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 316i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

316i
320i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
BMW 316i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
BMW 320i (15 - 18)

General

316i
320i
F30
Generation
F30
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 with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW B48
N13-B16
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
316i
134 hp
181 hp
320i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
320i

Performance

316i
320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

316i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

320i

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
316i
24.02 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

316i
320i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
316i
41 mpg
43 mpg
320i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
678 mi
316i
642 mi
678 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).
104.1 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

316i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data