The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 37,900
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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, but the 318i is 0.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
318i
320i
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
320i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.14 %
General
318i
320i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
320i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N20
B38-B15
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
318i
134 hp
181 hp
320i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
318i
320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
320i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
318i
47 mpg
37 mpg
320i
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
746 mi
Range
583 mi
318i
746 mi
583 mi
320i
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).
121.2 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
