The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 18)
€ 39,700
€ 35,300
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 328i is 0.4 inches shorter.
328i
316d
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
316d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
328i
316d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
328i
316d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B47
N20-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
328i
242 hp
114 hp
316d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
316d
Performance
328i
316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
316d
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
328i
13.71 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
316d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
328i
37 mpg
60 mpg
316d
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
592 mi
Range
908 mi
328i
592 mi
908 mi
316d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
328i
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















