The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 33,500
€ 42,000
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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
330xi
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
330xi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.99 %
General
318d
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d
330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B30
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 6600 rpm
318d
141 hp
254 hp
330xi
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
318d
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
318d
330xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
318d
23.77 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
318d
42 mpg
23 mpg
330xi
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
388 mi
318d
677 mi
388 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
191.4 kWh
318d
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330xi
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
