The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 42,200
€ 42,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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, but the 328i is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
328i
320d
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 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
320d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.27 %
General
328i
320d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
328i
320d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
328i
242 hp
187 hp
320d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
320d
Performance
328i
320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
320d
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
320d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
328i
35 mpg
59 mpg
320d
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
557 mi
Range
885 mi
328i
557 mi
885 mi
320d
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).
82.2 kWh
328i
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
