The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 43,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 316i is 0.2 inches lower.
316i
328i
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182
110.6
182
182 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
328i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
General
316i
328i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
316i
328i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N20
N13-B16
Engine Code
N20-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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
316i
134 hp
242 hp
328i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
316i
328i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
328i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
316i
41 mpg
35 mpg
328i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
557 mi
316i
642 mi
557 mi
328i
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).
127 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
