The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,400
€ 41,200
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 318d is 0.4 inches longer.
318d
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
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
318d
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 automatic transmission
Engine
318d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
318d
141 hp
268 hp
330i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
318d
330i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
318d
23.53 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
318d
50 mpg
33 mpg
330i
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
807 mi
Range
544 mi
318d
807 mi
544 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
136.5 kWh
318d
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















