The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 31,800
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) 316i
€ 39,400
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) 318d
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

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
318d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

316i
318d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

316i
318d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

316i
318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW B47
N13-B16
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
316i
134 hp
148 hp
318d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d

Performance

316i
318d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

316i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

318d

 REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

316i
318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
316i
41 mpg
59 mpg
318d
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
885 mi
316i
642 mi
885 mi
318d
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).
82.2 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

316i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data