The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 31,800
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) 316i
€ 39,700
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) 328i
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 316i and the 328i are absolutely identical. Both are 182 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
316i
328i
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
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 328i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
182 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

316i
328i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12)

General

316i
328i
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
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
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

316i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

328i

 REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

316i
328i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
316i
41 mpg
37 mpg
328i
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
592 mi
316i
642 mi
592 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).
119.4 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
328i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

316i
328i
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