The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 31,100
€ 31,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 320d is 0.4 inches shorter.
320d
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
320d
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d
318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N43
M47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
320d
161 hp
141 hp
318i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320d
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320d
318i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
320d
20.61 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
318i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
320d
35 mpg
36 mpg
318i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
593 mi
320d
565 mi
593 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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
320d
137.9 kWh
125 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
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
