The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 31,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 320d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316i.
320d
316i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
316i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
320d
316i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d
316i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N13
N47-D20
Engine Code
N13-B16


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
320d
181 hp
134 hp
316i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
320d
316i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

316i
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
320d
18.33 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
316i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
320d
44 mpg
41 mpg
316i
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
715 mi
Range
642 mi
320d
715 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.9 kWh
320d
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data