The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,800
€ 35,600
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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
318i
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
318i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
316i
318i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316i
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW B38
N13-B16
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
316i
134 hp
134 hp
318i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
316i
318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
316i
41 mpg
47 mpg
318i
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
746 mi
316i
642 mi
746 mi
318i
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).
94.8 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
318i
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
