The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 35,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 320d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320i
320d BluePerformance
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
320d BluePerformance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
320i
320d BluePerformance
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
320d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
168 hp
181 hp
320d BluePerformance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d BluePerformance
Performance
320i
320d BluePerformance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320d BluePerformance
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
320i
18.96 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
320i
37 mpg
50 mpg
320d BluePerformance
28 mpg
city
40 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
320d BluePerformance
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
320d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
320d BluePerformance
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





















