Car A
BMW 118i
The BMW 118i balances efficient running (5.5 L/100 km) with the practicality of a five-seat hatchback for city and small-family use. It prioritizes everyday ease over outright performance.
BMW 118i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i combines a roomy five-seat hatchback layout with efficient gasoline running for growing families and city driving. Performance is adequate rather than thrilling, and overall it represents good value in its segment.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
62
/
66
City
60
/
59
Budget / value
64
/
61
Road trip
41
/
46
Performance
30
/
30
Cargo
20
/
28
Practical
51
/
54
Premium
45
/
47
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 118i · Orange = BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 118i
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 118i
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Practical five-seat hatchback with a 360 L trunk
- Easy to drive in the city thanks to FWD and compact size
- Good value in its segment at about 35,000
- Mid-pack acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) won’t suit performance seekers
- Cargo capacity is modest for luggage-heavy trips (360 L)
- FWD only; those wanting AWD traction for harsh winters should look elsewhere
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 5.7.
- Versatile hatchback with a 500 L trunk for family gear and weekly errands.
- Comfortable five-seat layout with easy city manners.
- Priced to deliver good value in its segment.
- Front-wheel drive may limit traction in winter versus AWD alternatives.
- Only five seats; not suitable if you need three rows.
- Modest straight-line pace (156 hp, 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s) if you want strong acceleration.
- Useful cargo space, but not ideal for cargo-heavy use or very bulky items.
Verdict
Pick BMW 118i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 118i uses 5.5 L/100km vs 5.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 320i puts out 156 hp vs 140 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.