The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 52,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the 330d.
318i
330d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
330d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
318i
330d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B57
N43-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
261 hp
330d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
318i
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
318i
37 mpg
46 mpg
330d
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
719 mi
318i
611 mi
719 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
318i
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
318i
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
