The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 36,300
€ 43,300
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330i.
318d
330i
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
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.14 %
General
318d
330i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d
330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
318d
141 hp
268 hp
330i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
318d
330i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
318d
24.47 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
318d
50 mpg
29 mpg
330i
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
477 mi
318d
754 mi
477 mi
330i
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).
155.3 kWh
318d
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
