The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 32,000
€ 29,000
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
320d DPF
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 DPF
318i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.68 %
General
320d DPF
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d DPF
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 DPF
161 hp
141 hp
318i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320d DPF
318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
320d DPF
20.4 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
318i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320d DPF
41 mpg
37 mpg
318i
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
621 mi
320d DPF
665 mi
621 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
320d DPF
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
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
