The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
€ 29,000
€ 49,200
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 340i.
318i
340i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 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
340i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.33 %
General
318i
340i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
340i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B58
N43-B20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
318i
141 hp
322 hp
340i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
340i
Performance
318i
340i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
340i
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
318i
22.44 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
340i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
318i
37 mpg
31 mpg
340i
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
460 mi
318i
621 mi
460 mi
340i
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).
145.8 kWh
318i
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
