The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)

€ 35,400
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) 320i
€ 29,800
BMW 316d (09 - 11) 316d
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 316d.
320i
316d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
55.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320i
316d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
BMW 316d (09 - 11)

General

320i
316d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

320i
316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
181 hp
114 hp
316d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

320i
316d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

320i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

316d

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
320i
18.21 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i
316d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
320i
40 mpg
52 mpg
316d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
843 mi
320i
632 mi
843 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
320i
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data