The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 40,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 318d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 320i.
318d DPF
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
318d DPF
320i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
318d DPF
320i
E90
Generation
G20
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 DPF
320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW B48
M47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
318d DPF
120 hp
181 hp
320i
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
318d DPF
320i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
318d DPF
42 mpg
43 mpg
320i
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
677 mi
Range
667 mi
318d DPF
677 mi
667 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).
104.1 kWh
318d DPF
115.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
318d DPF
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
