The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,500

€ 31,000

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318d DPF and the 320i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318d DPF
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d DPF
320i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %

General
318d DPF
320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d DPF
320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N46
M47-D20
Engine Code
N46-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
318d DPF
120 hp
148 hp
320i
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
318d DPF
320i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

320i
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
318d DPF
42 mpg
30 mpg
320i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
495 mi
318d DPF
677 mi
495 mi
320i
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).
149.7 kWh
318d DPF
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d DPF
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data