The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 37,900
€ 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 length and width, but the 320i is 0.4 inches taller.
320i
318d
56.9
71.9
81.4
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
112.2
185.4
112.2
185.4
185.4 in
Length
185.4 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
General
320i
318d
G20
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW B47
B48-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
320i
181 hp
148 hp
318d
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
320i
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
320i
318d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
320i
19.67 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
318d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
320i
40 mpg
55 mpg
318d
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
578 mi
320i
621 mi
578 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
320i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













