The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 26,800
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Automatic is 0.4 inches longer.
318i Automatic
318i
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i Automatic
318i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
318i Automatic
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i Automatic
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N46
N43-B20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
318i Automatic
141 hp
127 hp
318i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
318i Automatic
140 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
318i Automatic
318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
318i Automatic
22.91 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i Automatic
318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
318i Automatic
36 mpg
32 mpg
318i
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
593 mi
Range
536 mi
318i Automatic
593 mi
536 mi
318i
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).
138.2 kWh
318i Automatic
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i Automatic
318i
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
