The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) 316i
€ 44,400
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) 330d
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 316i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330d.
316i
330d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

316i
330d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.45 %
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

General

316i
330d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

316i
330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
BMW N57
N13-B16
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
316i
134 hp
242 hp
330d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
316i
162 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d

Performance

316i
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

316i

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

330d

▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
316i
24.35 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

316i
330d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
316i
41 mpg
36 mpg
330d
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
583 mi
316i
642 mi
583 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
133.7 kWh
316i
109.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

316i
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data