The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,400

€ 40,700

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 318d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 328i.
318d
328i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
328i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
318d
328i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d
328i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
318d
141 hp
242 hp
328i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
318d
328i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

328i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
318d
23.53 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
328i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
318d
50 mpg
37 mpg
328i
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
807 mi
Range
592 mi
318d
807 mi
592 mi
328i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
318d
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data