The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 33,800
€ 30,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 316i.
320i
316i
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
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
316i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
320i
316i
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
316i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N13
N43-B20
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
320i
168 hp
134 hp
316i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i
Performance
320i
316i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
316i
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
320i
19.36 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
316i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
320i
35 mpg
41 mpg
316i
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
575 mi
Range
642 mi
320i
575 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.9 kWh
320i
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
316i
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
