The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 43,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 316d is 0.4 inches shorter.
316d
330i
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
316d
330i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.88 %
General
316d
330i
F30
Generation
F30
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-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
316d
114 hp
249 hp
330i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
316d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
316d
330i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
316d
28.72 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
316d
330i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
316d
55 mpg
39 mpg
330i
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
824 mi
Range
611 mi
316d
824 mi
611 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.6 kWh
316d
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
316d
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data












