The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 15)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) 318i
€ 31,900
BMW 316d (15 - 15) 316d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer.
318i
316d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

318i
316d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
BMW 316d (15 - 15)

General

318i
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

318i
316d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW B47
B38-B15
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
134 hp
114 hp
316d
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

318i
316d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

318i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

316d

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

318i
316d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
318i
47 mpg
60 mpg
316d
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
908 mi
318i
746 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
80.3 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

318i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data