The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 36,400

€ 31,100

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
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
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %

General
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N43
N13-B16
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
141 hp
318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

318i
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
36 mpg
318i
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
690 mi
Range
593 mi
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
593 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
125 kWh
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i EfficientDynamics Edition
318i
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