The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 39,000
€ 29,000
€ 39,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 320d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 318i.
320d
318i
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 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
318i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.58 %
General
320d
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d
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
181 hp
141 hp
318i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320d
318i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
320d
18.51 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
318i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320d
50 mpg
37 mpg
318i
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
621 mi
320d
754 mi
621 mi
318i
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).
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
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
