The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,200

€ 35,900

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318d.
320d DPF
318d
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
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
318d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
320d DPF
318d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d DPF
318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N47
M47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


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 4000 rpm
320d DPF
161 hp
141 hp
318d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
320d DPF
318d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

318d
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
320d DPF
20.61 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
318d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
320d DPF
35 mpg
55 mpg
318d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
565 mi
Range
824 mi
320d DPF
565 mi
824 mi
318d
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).
88.5 kWh
320d DPF
137.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
318d
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