The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 28,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 316i.
318i
316i
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
316i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
318i
316i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i
316i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N13
N43-B20
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
318i
141 hp
134 hp
316i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
318i
316i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
316i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
318i
37 mpg
41 mpg
316i
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
611 mi
Range
642 mi
318i
611 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
318i
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
