The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 29,500
€ 29,000
€ 29,500
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
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
318i
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
318i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
320i
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N43
N43-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
320i
168 hp
141 hp
318i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320i
318i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320i
39 mpg
37 mpg
318i
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
320i
642 mi
621 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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
320i
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
318i
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
