The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 46,500
€ 28,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 318i is 0.4 inches shorter.
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
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
330d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.07 %
General
318i
330d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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 N46
Engine Series
BMW N57
N46-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
127 hp
242 hp
330d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
318i
330d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
318i
30 mpg
35 mpg
330d
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
557 mi
318i
495 mi
557 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
139.9 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 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
