The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 43,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330xi.
318i
330xi
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
318i
330xi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.19 %
General
318i
330xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
318i
330xi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
BMW N53
B38-B15
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
318i
134 hp
268 hp
330xi
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
318i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
318i
330xi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
318i
24.68 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i
330xi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
318i
47 mpg
29 mpg
330xi
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
746 mi
Range
490 mi
318i
746 mi
490 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
151.6 kWh
318i
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
