The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 40,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 316d and the 330i are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
316d
330i
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
330i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.83 %
General
316d
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
316d
330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
316d
114 hp
268 hp
330i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
316d
330i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
316d
28.53 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
330i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
316d
52 mpg
32 mpg
330i
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
843 mi
Range
529 mi
316d
843 mi
529 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
316d
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















