The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 31,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 (05 - 07) is 0.4 inches shorter.
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
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 (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N43
N46-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
318i (05 - 07)
127 hp
141 hp
318i (08 - 11)
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
318i (05 - 07)
133 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i (08 - 11)
Performance
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i (05 - 07)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i (08 - 11)
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
318i (05 - 07)
25.43 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
318i (05 - 07)
30 mpg
36 mpg
318i (08 - 11)
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
593 mi
318i (05 - 07)
495 mi
593 mi
318i (08 - 11)
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).
125 kWh
318i (05 - 07)
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
318i (08 - 11)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i (05 - 07)
318i (08 - 11)
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
