The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 40,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the 328i.
318i
328i
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
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
328i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
318i
328i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
328i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N20
N46-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
318i
127 hp
242 hp
328i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
328i
Performance
318i
328i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
328i
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
328i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
318i
30 mpg
37 mpg
328i
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
592 mi
318i
495 mi
592 mi
328i
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).
119.4 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
328i
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
