The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 33,500

€ 23,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d is 8.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178.4
109.1
186.6
178.4 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.8 %

General
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
37 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
677 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
680 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 318d
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data