The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 42,000
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) 320d
€ 34,000
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) 316d
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer.
320d
316d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320d
316d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

320d
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

320d
316d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N47
B47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
320d
187 hp
114 hp
316d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320d
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

320d
316d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

320d

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

316d

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
320d
17.98 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d
316d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
320d
59 mpg
55 mpg
316d
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
824 mi
320d
885 mi
824 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
320d
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data