The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 33,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 320i is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318i.
320i
318i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
318i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
General
320i
318i
E90
Generation
F30
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B38
N43-B20
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
320i
168 hp
134 hp
318i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320i
318i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
320i
37 mpg
46 mpg
318i
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
611 mi
Range
731 mi
320i
611 mi
731 mi
318i
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).
96.6 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
