The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 40,000
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) 320i
€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) 316i
€ 40,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 320i is 0.4 inches longer.
320i
316i
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320i
316i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)

General

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

Engine

320i
316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N13
B48-B20
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
320i
181 hp
134 hp
316i
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
316i

Performance

320i
316i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

320i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

316i

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
320i
18.57 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
316i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i
316i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
320i
44 mpg
41 mpg
316i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
642 mi
320i
703 mi
642 mi
316i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.9 kWh
320i
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i
316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data