The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318i (05 - 07) and the 318i (07 - 08) are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
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
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N43
N46-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
318i (05 - 07)
127 hp
141 hp
318i (07 - 08)
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
318i (05 - 07)
133 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i (07 - 08)
Performance
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i (05 - 07)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i (07 - 08)
▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
318i (05 - 07)
24.91 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i (07 - 08)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
318i (05 - 07)
32 mpg
40 mpg
318i (07 - 08)
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
664 mi
318i (05 - 07)
536 mi
664 mi
318i (07 - 08)
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
318i (05 - 07)
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
318i (07 - 08)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i (05 - 07)
318i (07 - 08)
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














