The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 33,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 318d BluePerformance is 0.4 inches shorter.
318d BluePerformance
318i
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318d BluePerformance
318i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
318d BluePerformance
318i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d BluePerformance
318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B38
N47-D20
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
318d BluePerformance
141 hp
134 hp
318i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
318d BluePerformance
318i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d BluePerformance
318i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
46 mpg
318i
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
824 mi
Range
731 mi
318d BluePerformance
824 mi
731 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d BluePerformance
318i
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)
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