The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,900

€ 33,500

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 Steptronic is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318d Automatic.
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %

General
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d Steptronic
141 hp
141 hp
318d Automatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318d Steptronic
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d Automatic
Performance
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

318d Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

318d Automatic
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
318d Steptronic
23.53 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
318d Steptronic
55 mpg
42 mpg
318d Automatic
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
824 mi
Range
677 mi
318d Steptronic
824 mi
677 mi
318d Automatic
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).
115.2 kWh
318d Steptronic
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d Automatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d Steptronic
318d Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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