The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 320i (12 - 15)
€ 42,200
€ 34,300
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 328i is 0.2 inches taller.
328i
320i
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
182 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
328i
320i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.4 %
General
328i
320i
F30
Generation
F30
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 manual transmission
Engine
328i
320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N20
N20-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
328i
242 hp
181 hp
320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
328i
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
328i
35 mpg
39 mpg
320i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
611 mi
328i
557 mi
611 mi
320i
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).
115.6 kWh
328i
127 kWh
115.6 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
