The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)
€ 31,600
€ 31,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320i and the 318d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320i
318d
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
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
318d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
320i
318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
320i
168 hp
141 hp
318d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
320i
318d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
320i
37 mpg
50 mpg
318d
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
611 mi
Range
807 mi
320i
611 mi
807 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
318d
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
