The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 46,700
BMW 340i (15 - 17) 340i
€ 39,800
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) 318d
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 340i is 0.2 inches lower.
340i
318d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

340i
318d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
BMW 340i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

General

340i
318d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

340i
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW B47
B58-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
340i
322 hp
148 hp
318d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
340i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
318d

Performance

340i
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

340i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

318d

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
340i
10.99 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

340i
318d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
340i
32 mpg
52 mpg
318d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
787 mi
340i
504 mi
787 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
340i
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

340i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data