The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 42,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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
330i
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
330i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
318i
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
330i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N53
N46-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
318i
127 hp
268 hp
330i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
318i
330i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
318i
25.43 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
318i
30 mpg
31 mpg
330i
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
522 mi
318i
495 mi
522 mi
330i
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).
142.1 kWh
318i
149.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
