The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 31,100
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 318i.
328i
318i
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
318i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.02 %
General
328i
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
328i
318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N43
N20-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
328i
242 hp
141 hp
318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
328i
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
318i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
328i
35 mpg
36 mpg
318i
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
593 mi
328i
557 mi
593 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
125 kWh
328i
127 kWh
125 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
