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 M340i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i
A rapid 5-seat hatchback that blends strong performance with everyday practicality and good value in its segment. Best for families who want speed and road-trip ease, less ideal for cargo-heavy or winter-focused use.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile
Usage fit
Family
62
/
58
City
60
/
40
Budget / value
64
/
37
Road trip
41
/
54
Performance
30
/
35
Cargo
20
/
28
Practical
51
/
39
Premium
45
/
60
Winter
26
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 118i · Orange = BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 118i
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i
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 M340i
- Very quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.4 s) from 374 hp for confident passing and merges
- 5-seat hatchback with a 500 L trunk suits growing families and road trips
- 8.1 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class given the output
- At $54,900, offers good value in its segment for the performance on tap
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no electric driving range
- Front-wheel drive may be less appealing for buyers prioritizing AWD winter traction
- 500 L cargo space can feel limited for cargo-heavy use versus larger wagons or SUVs
- Price remains higher than non-performance family hatchbacks
Verdict
Pick BMW 118i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 118i uses 5.5 L/100km vs 8.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo M340i puts out 374 hp vs 140 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.