The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 29,500

€ 30,100

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is 8.7 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
109.1
186.6
178 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.05 %

General
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
134 hp
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.93 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
25.93 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 318i
611 mi
777 mi
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 318i
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data