The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

€ 30,000
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) 318d DPF
€ 44,400
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) 330d
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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
330d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

318d DPF
330d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)

General

318d DPF
330d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

318d DPF
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d DPF
141 hp
242 hp
330d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318d DPF
221 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d

Performance

318d DPF
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

330d

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
318d DPF
23.53 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

318d DPF
330d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
318d DPF
50 mpg
36 mpg
330d
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
583 mi
318d DPF
807 mi
583 mi
330d
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).
133.7 kWh
318d DPF
96.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

318d DPF
330d
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