The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 34,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
318d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.95 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
320i
318d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
320i
19.36 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
320i
36 mpg
44 mpg
318d
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
602 mi
Range
715 mi
320i
602 mi
715 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
320i
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
