The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 40,000
€ 33,800
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 Steptronic is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320i Automatic.
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
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
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.27 %
General
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
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 Steptronic
320i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N43
B48-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
320i Steptronic
181 hp
168 hp
320i Automatic
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
320i Steptronic
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i Automatic
Performance
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i Automatic
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
320i Steptronic
18.57 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
320i Steptronic
44 mpg
35 mpg
320i Automatic
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
575 mi
320i Steptronic
703 mi
575 mi
320i Automatic
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
320i Steptronic
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
320i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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