2016 BMW 328i vs. 320i

328i
320i
2016 BMW 328iVS2016 BMW 320i
$38,350MSRP$33,150
23 city / 35 hwyFuel Economy24 city / 36 hwy

BMW 328i vs BMW 320i. What’s Your Choice?

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The 2016 BMW 328i and the 320i share some common attributes. The 320i offers the lowest price and the best fuel economy, making it a logical budget buy. The 328i offers more power, more interior features, and more safety features.

3 Series

Power & Performance

The 3 Series, according to auto critic Edmunds, offers an excellent balance between ride quality and handling. The engines also do a balancing act as they kick out sporty performance and still deliver on fuel economy. The 320i has a four-cylinder turbo under the hood. With 200 lb.-ft. to drive acceleration, it has 180 horsepower. This powertrain earns 28 mpg combined with a remarkable 36 mpg highway. Choices include a six-speed manual, an eight-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, or Xdrive.

The 328i model has a finely-tuned turbo that kicks out 240 horsepower. Drivers enjoy BMW-style performance while saving at the pump. Car and Driver test drivers like how this car hits 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. The 328i sedan is eligible for an upgrade that combines automatic variable-ratio steering and an adaptive suspension. You can also opt for the M Sport package with an automatic stop-start function to save fuel at red lights.

Standard And Optional Features

Upscale cabins with true spaciousness are the hallmark of the 3 Series line-up. The 320i edition is the base model, but its list of standards reads like a Christmas wish list. It has a push-button start, ambient lighting, and dual-zone climate controls. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is tilt-and-telescopic. The SensaTec upholstery looks and feels luxurious. The 6.5-inch display includes an HD radio, an auxiliary jack, a CD player, an iPod interface. Bluetooth takes care of a phone and streaming audio. The standard premium sound system has nine speakers.

The 328i sedan kicks it up a notch. It adds an anthracite headliner, an attractive wood trim, and the option of a leather-clad dashboard. It also comes with split-folding rear seats and 10-way power-adjusting front seats with driver memory functions. In addition to its own special Double Spoke wheels, the 328i exterior gains LED fog lights and power-folded, power-defrost mirrors. If you opt for the 328i wagon, you also get a panoramic sunroof. The 328i is eligible for design upgrades to the Sport Line, M Sport, or Luxury packages. Navigation, a hands-free trunk, and heated front seats are popular options on both of these 3 Series sedans.

3 Series

Superior Safety

The 3 Series is safer than ever. It has a five-star safety rating, and it is offering more crash avoidance features. Special features on the 320i include adaptive brake lights, a brake drying system, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlight control. Cornering brake control ensures more stability at speed. The rearview camera is now complemented by a side and top view camera system. The 328i sedan is eligible for special safety systems. This includes park distance control, adaptive headlights, and a blind spot detection system. The Active Driving Assistant is comprised of four systems that use radar and cameras. These watch your lane lines, monitor forward-collision dangers, warn you about pedestrians, and provide automatic braking when needed in collision situations.

The best way to compare the 328i and 320i sedans and wagons is to visit BMW of Florence. You can take your pick for a test drive

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