The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 36,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 318i is 0.4 inches shorter.
318i
320d
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
320d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.32 %
General
318i
320d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
320d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
181 hp
320d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
318i
320d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
318i
22.44 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
320d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
318i
40 mpg
45 mpg
320d
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
664 mi
Range
729 mi
318i
664 mi
729 mi
320d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
107 kWh
318i
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
320d
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
