The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 36,300
€ 39,300
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330d DPF.
318d
330d DPF
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330d DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
General
318d
330d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d
330d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
318d
141 hp
228 hp
330d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d DPF
Performance
318d
330d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
318d
24.47 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
318d
50 mpg
36 mpg
330d DPF
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
754 mi
Range
583 mi
318d
754 mi
583 mi
330d DPF
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).
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
96.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















