The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320d (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 40,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the 320d.
318i
320d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
320d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.93 %
General
318i
320d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B47
N43-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
187 hp
320d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
318i
320d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
320d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
318i
37 mpg
53 mpg
320d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
611 mi
Range
565 mi
318i
611 mi
565 mi
320d
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).
90.4 kWh
318i
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
318i
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















