The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 39,800
€ 31,100
€ 39,800
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 320d BluePerformance is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
320d BluePerformance
318i
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
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d BluePerformance
318i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
320d BluePerformance
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d BluePerformance
318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N43
N47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
320d BluePerformance
181 hp
141 hp
318i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320d BluePerformance
318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
320d BluePerformance
18.21 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d BluePerformance
318i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
320d BluePerformance
53 mpg
36 mpg
318i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
593 mi
320d BluePerformance
805 mi
593 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 BluePerformance
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d BluePerformance
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
