The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 35,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316d.
318i
316d
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
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
316d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
318i
316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
316d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW B47
N46-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
127 hp
114 hp
316d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
318i
316d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
316d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
318i
30 mpg
60 mpg
316d
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
495 mi
Range
908 mi
318i
495 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
80.3 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data






















