2007 BMW 320 d vs. 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 d and 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 d (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 d should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 d (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic. 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 d has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 d will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 d | 2007 BMW 320 d Automatic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
