The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)

€ 40,400
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) 320i
€ 31,900
BMW 316d (12 - 15) 316d
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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, but the 320i is 0.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
320i
316d
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

320i
316d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.91 %
BMW 316d (12 - 15)

General

320i
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

320i
316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-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 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
316d

Performance

320i
316d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

320i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

316d

 REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
320i
19.43 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i
316d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
320i
37 mpg
55 mpg
316d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
824 mi
320i
583 mi
824 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
316d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i
316d
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