The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 29,500
€ 43,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318d DPF and the 330xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318d DPF
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d DPF
330xi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
318d DPF
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318d DPF
330xi
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
330xi
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
318d DPF
330xi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d DPF
330xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
318d DPF
42 mpg
29 mpg
330xi
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
490 mi
318d DPF
677 mi
490 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).
151.6 kWh
318d DPF
115.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d DPF
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
