The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 37,900
€ 34,000
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 320i is 0.2 inches taller.
320i
316d
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182
182 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
316d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
320i
19.06 lb/hp
29.11 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
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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).
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 5
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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















