The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 28,900

€ 34,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318i and the 320d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318i
320d DPF
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
320d DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %

General
318i
320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
318i
320d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N47
N46-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
127 hp
175 hp
320d DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
318i
320d DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
318i
30 mpg
44 mpg
320d DPF
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
702 mi
318i
495 mi
702 mi
320d DPF
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).
111 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
320d DPF
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