The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 39,400
€ 42,000
€ 39,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 318d is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330xi.
318d
330xi
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330xi
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.69 %
General
318d
330xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 B47
Engine Series
BMW N52
B47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
318d
148 hp
254 hp
330xi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
318d
330xi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
318d
22.72 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330xi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
23 mpg
318d
59 mpg
23 mpg
330xi
49 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
388 mi
318d
885 mi
388 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
