The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 36,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
57.9
71.5
82.7
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
109.1
186.6
110.6
182
186.6 in
Length
182 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.54 %

General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
VF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
680 mi
Range
754 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data