The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 37,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 318i is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d BluePerformance.
318i
318d BluePerformance
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
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
318d BluePerformance
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
318i
318d BluePerformance
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
318d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
141 hp
318d BluePerformance
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d BluePerformance
Performance
318i
318d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d BluePerformance
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
318i
36 mpg
55 mpg
318d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
593 mi
Range
824 mi
318i
593 mi
824 mi
318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
318i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
318d BluePerformance
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
