The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,500
€ 31,100
€ 29,500
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 (07 - 08) is 0.4 inches shorter.
318i (07 - 08)
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 (07 - 08)
318i (08 - 11)
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
318i (07 - 08)
318i (08 - 11)
E90
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission
Engine
318i (07 - 08)
318i (08 - 11)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N43
N43-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
318i (07 - 08)
141 hp
141 hp
318i (08 - 11)
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
318i (07 - 08)
140 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i (08 - 11)
Performance
318i (07 - 08)
318i (08 - 11)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i (07 - 08)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i (08 - 11)
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
318i (07 - 08)
22.91 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i (07 - 08)
318i (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
318i (07 - 08)
37 mpg
36 mpg
318i (08 - 11)
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
593 mi
318i (07 - 08)
611 mi
593 mi
318i (08 - 11)
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).
125 kWh
318i (07 - 08)
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
318i (08 - 11)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i (07 - 08)
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
