The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 33,400
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 318i (08 - 11) is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318i (15 - 18).
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.71 %
General
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B38
N43-B20
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
318i (08 - 11)
141 hp
134 hp
318i (15 - 18)
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318i (08 - 11)
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i (15 - 18)
Performance
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i (08 - 11)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i (15 - 18)
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
318i (08 - 11)
22.44 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
318i (15 - 18)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
318i (08 - 11)
37 mpg
46 mpg
318i (15 - 18)
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
731 mi
318i (08 - 11)
621 mi
731 mi
318i (15 - 18)
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
96.6 kWh
318i (08 - 11)
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
318i (15 - 18)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i (08 - 11)
318i (15 - 18)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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