The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 35,900
€ 28,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320i.
318d
320i
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
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
320i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
318d
320i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d
320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N46
N47-D20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
318d
141 hp
148 hp
320i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
318d
320i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
318d
23.53 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
320i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
318d
55 mpg
32 mpg
320i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
529 mi
318d
824 mi
529 mi
320i
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).
140.2 kWh
318d
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
320i
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
