The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 28,800
€ 29,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 320i is 0.4 inches shorter.
320i
316d
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
316d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
General
320i
316d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
316d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N47
N46-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
148 hp
114 hp
316d
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
320i
316d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
320i
20.78 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
316d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
320i
32 mpg
52 mpg
316d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
529 mi
Range
843 mi
320i
529 mi
843 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
320i
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















