The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 31,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Steptronic is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i Automatic.
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
General
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N43
B38-B15
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
318i Steptronic
134 hp
141 hp
318i Automatic
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
318i Steptronic
162 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i Automatic
Performance
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i Automatic
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
318i Steptronic
24.68 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
318i Steptronic
47 mpg
36 mpg
318i Automatic
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
593 mi
318i Steptronic
746 mi
593 mi
318i Automatic
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).
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).
125 kWh
318i Steptronic
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
318i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i Steptronic
318i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
