The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,700
€ 36,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 Automatic is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 320i Steptronic.
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
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
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N20
N43-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
320i Automatic
168 hp
181 hp
320i Steptronic
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
320i Automatic
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i Steptronic
Performance
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i Steptronic
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
320i Automatic
19.36 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320i Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
320i Automatic
36 mpg
40 mpg
320i Steptronic
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
602 mi
Range
632 mi
320i Automatic
602 mi
632 mi
320i Steptronic
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).
111.8 kWh
320i Automatic
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
320i Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Automatic
320i Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
