The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 45,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 318i is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 330d.
318i
330d
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
330d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
General
318i
330d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
318i
141 hp
254 hp
330d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
318i
140 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
318i
330d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
318i
22.91 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
318i
36 mpg
48 mpg
330d
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
593 mi
Range
723 mi
318i
593 mi
723 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
318i
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
