The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,000
€ 46,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 318i and the 330d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
318i
330d
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
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
108.7
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
330d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
General
318i
330d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
330d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N57
N43-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
242 hp
330d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
318i
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
318i
22.44 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
318i
37 mpg
35 mpg
330d
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
318i
621 mi
557 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
139.9 kWh
318i
119.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
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
