The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,700

€ 28,900

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI is 8.7 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
57.9
71.5
82.7
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
109.1
186.6
108.7
178
186.6 in
Length
178 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.18 %

General
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
VF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
176 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
18.95 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
495 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
580 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data