The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 39,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320d.
318i
320d
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
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
320d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %
General
318i
320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
320d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
127 hp
181 hp
320d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
318i
320d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
320d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
318i
30 mpg
50 mpg
320d
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
495 mi
Range
754 mi
318i
495 mi
754 mi
320d
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).
96.7 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
