The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,200
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) 320d
€ 35,300
BMW 316d (15 - 18) 316d
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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, but the 320d is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
320d
316d
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320d
316d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.26 %
BMW 316d (15 - 18)

General

320d
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

320d
316d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
320d
181 hp
114 hp
316d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

320d
316d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

320d

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

316d

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
320d
19.43 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d
316d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
320d
51 mpg
60 mpg
316d
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
908 mi
320d
770 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
80.3 kWh
320d
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data