The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 62,000
€ 33,500
€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M340i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the 318d.
M340i
318d
56.7
71.9
81.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
112.2
185.6
108.7
178.4
185.6 in
Length
178.4 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M340i
318d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.89 %
General
M340i
318d
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M340i
369 hp
141 hp
318d
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M340i
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
M340i
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
318d
▶ REPLAY
10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
M340i
10.43 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M340i
318d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
M340i
34 mpg
42 mpg
318d
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
524 mi
Range
677 mi
M340i
524 mi
677 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
115.2 kWh
M340i
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M340i
318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
