The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 35,500
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) 320d BluePerformance
€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) 318d DPF
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 BluePerformance is 0.4 inches longer.
320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

General

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M47
N47-D20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
320d BluePerformance
181 hp
120 hp
318d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
318d DPF

Performance

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

320d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
320d BluePerformance
18.21 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
320d BluePerformance
50 mpg
42 mpg
318d DPF
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
677 mi
320d BluePerformance
807 mi
677 mi
318d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
320d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d BluePerformance
318d DPF
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