G20 · GENERATION 2019 · SALOON
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318d Steptronic

150 hp, 8,3 s 0-100 : among the 83 saloons 2017–2021, the 318d Steptronic ranks 7th of 83 in Combined consumption, 42th of 75 in Tank range, 78th of 83 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate1,47815,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsumption →

Power

150hp

320 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

8.3s

VMax 224 km/h

Cons.

4.5L

/100 km

Tank

40L

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW 318d Steptronic

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Displacement1,995 cm³
Power150 hp
Couple320 Nm
GearboxConvertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique

Consumption

Cons. WLTP4.5 L/100km
Tank40 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h8,3 s
VMax224 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,709 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm
Width1,827 mm
Height1,435 mm
Boot480 L
Kerb weight1,455 kg
Cd0.23
CO₂ WLTP118 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 83 saloons, the 318d Steptronic ranks (top 7 in segment) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for

Good compromise for regular use without available charging infrastructure. 7th of 83 in Combined consumption (4.5 L/100).

Less suitable for

Some metrics lag behind the segment. Check the rankings above to identify weak points.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is Combined consumption, the Bmw 420d (1st with 4.2 L/100) takes the lead. If the priority is Tank range, the Bmw 420d (1st with 1405 km) takes the lead.

Fuel consumption: 4.5 L/100 L/100 (7th of 83 in Combined consumption)

The 318d Steptronic consumes 4.5 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Bmw 420d (4.2 L/100).

Tank range: 889 km (42th of 75 in Tank range)

On a full tank, the 318d Steptronic covers 889 km on the combined cycle. The segment reference reaches 1405 km.

Segment positioning

Where the 318d Steptronic stands against saloons

Comparison across 83 saloons marketed between 2017–2021.

Combined consumption7e / 83
4.5 L/100
Min 12.7 L/100 · Ford Mustang GT S550 450Max 4.2 L/100 · Bmw 420d
Tank range42e / 75
889 km
Min 480 km · Ford Mustang GT S550 450Max 1 405 km · Bmw 420d
0–100 km/h78e / 83
8,3 s
Min 8,9 s · Bmw 318d TouringMax 3,9 s · Bmw M4 Competition

Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

Model family

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Frequently asked questions

BMW 318d Steptronic: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Among the 83 saloons 2017–2021, the 318d Steptronic ranks 7th of 83 in Combined consumption (4.5 L/100, behind the Bmw 420d), 42th of 75 in Tank range (889 km, behind the Bmw 420d), 78th of 83 in 0–100 km/h (8.3 s, behind the Bmw M4 Competition).

889 km on a full tank (4.5 L/100 on the combined cycle) - 42th of 75 in autonomie du segment.

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

The Bmw 420d leads in Combined consumption (4.2 L/100 vs 4.5 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 318d Steptronic vs Bmw 420d duel for a detailed comparison.

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.