The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 46,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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
340i
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
340i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %
General
316i
340i
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
340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW B58
N13-B16
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
316i
134 hp
322 hp
340i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
340i
Performance
316i
340i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
316i
24.02 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
340i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
316i
41 mpg
32 mpg
340i
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
504 mi
316i
642 mi
504 mi
340i
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).
140.2 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
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
