The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 33,800
€ 40,400
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320i xDrive.
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B48
N43-B20
Engine Code
B48-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 xDrive
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
320i Automatic
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i xDrive
Performance
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i xDrive
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
320i Automatic
19.36 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
320i xDrive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320i Automatic
35 mpg
37 mpg
320i xDrive
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
575 mi
Range
583 mi
320i Automatic
575 mi
583 mi
320i xDrive
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).
121.2 kWh
320i Automatic
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i xDrive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Automatic
320i xDrive
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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