The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 31,800
€ 29,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 316i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
316i
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316i
318i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.03 %
General
316i
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316i
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N43
N13-B16
Engine Code
N43-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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
316i
134 hp
141 hp
318i
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
140 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
22.44 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316i
318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
316i
41 mpg
37 mpg
318i
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
316i
642 mi
621 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).
119.4 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316i
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
