The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 29,500

€ 40,700

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
318d DPF
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d DPF
330i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %

General
318d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
318d DPF
330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N53
M47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
318d DPF
120 hp
268 hp
330i
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
318d DPF
330i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

330i
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d DPF
330i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
318d DPF
42 mpg
32 mpg
330i
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
529 mi
318d DPF
677 mi
529 mi
330i
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).
140.2 kWh
318d DPF
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d DPF
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data