The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 44,500
€ 28,900
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 is 4.4 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
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
318i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.02 %
General
320d
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d
318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N46
B47-D20
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
320d
187 hp
127 hp
318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
320d
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320d
318i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
320d
18.98 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
318i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
320d
50 mpg
30 mpg
318i
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
495 mi
320d
754 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
320d
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
