The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 48,800
€ 35,900
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 340i is 0.4 inches longer.
340i
318d
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
340i
318d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
340i
318d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
340i
318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N47
B58-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
340i
322 hp
141 hp
318d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
340i
11.06 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
340i
318d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
340i
36 mpg
55 mpg
318d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
574 mi
Range
824 mi
340i
574 mi
824 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
340i
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
340i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















