The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 35,900
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) 318d
€ 36,300
BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10) 320d
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

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 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320d.
318d
320d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

318d
320d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

318d
320d
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
320d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d
141 hp
175 hp
320d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d

Performance

318d
320d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

318d

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

320d

 REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
318d
23.53 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

318d
320d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
318d
55 mpg
42 mpg
320d
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
677 mi
318d
824 mi
677 mi
320d
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).
115.2 kWh
318d
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

318d
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data