The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 49,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 318d is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 330d.
318d
330d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %

General
318d
330d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d
330d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d
141 hp
254 hp
330d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
318d
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

330d
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
318d
23.3 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
318d
52 mpg
48 mpg
330d
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
843 mi
Range
723 mi
318d
843 mi
723 mi
330d
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).
100.7 kWh
318d
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data