The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 37,900
€ 29,000
€ 37,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 320i is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
320i
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
320i
318i
F30
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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N43
B48-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
320i
181 hp
141 hp
318i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320i
214 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320i
318i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
320i
18.33 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320i
43 mpg
37 mpg
318i
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
678 mi
Range
621 mi
320i
678 mi
621 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
