The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 33,400
€ 28,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 longer.
318i
316i
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
316i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
318i
316i
F30
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
316i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N13
B38-B15
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
318i
134 hp
134 hp
316i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
318i
316i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
318i
24.27 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
316i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
318i
46 mpg
41 mpg
316i
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
642 mi
318i
731 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.9 kWh
318i
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
