The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 43,200
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) 328i
€ 44,500
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) 320d
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

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
320d
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
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
3549 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

328i
320d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

328i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

320d

 REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

328i
320d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
328i
35 mpg
50 mpg
320d
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
754 mi
328i
557 mi
754 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).
96.7 kWh
328i
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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