The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 43,200
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 318d is 0.2 inches taller.
318d
330i
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318d
330i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.9 %
General
318d
330i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318d
330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B48
B47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
318d
148 hp
249 hp
330i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
318d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
318d
330i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
318d
23.46 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318d
330i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
318d
52 mpg
39 mpg
330i
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
787 mi
Range
611 mi
318d
787 mi
611 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.6 kWh
318d
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318d
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















