The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,500
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) 320i Steptronic
€ 37,900
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) 320i Automatic
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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

Vehicle Weight

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)

General

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N20
B48-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
320i Steptronic
181 hp
181 hp
320i Automatic
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
320i Steptronic
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i Automatic

Performance

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

320i Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

320i Automatic

 REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
320i Steptronic
19.55 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
320i Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
320i Steptronic
41 mpg
37 mpg
320i Automatic
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
583 mi
320i Steptronic
654 mi
583 mi
320i Automatic
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
320i Steptronic
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320i Steptronic
320i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data