The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 40,700
€ 34,200
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 328i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 320d DPF.
328i
320d DPF
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
320d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
328i
320d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
328i
320d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M47
N20-B20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
328i
242 hp
161 hp
320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
320d DPF
Performance
328i
320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
328i
13.71 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
328i
37 mpg
35 mpg
320d DPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
592 mi
Range
565 mi
328i
592 mi
565 mi
320d DPF
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).
137.9 kWh
328i
119.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
