The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 32,000
€ 40,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320d DPF and the 330xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320d DPF
330xi
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d DPF
330xi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.98 %
General
320d DPF
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d DPF
330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N52
M47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
320d DPF
161 hp
254 hp
330xi
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
320d DPF
330xi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
320d DPF
20.4 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
330xi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
320d DPF
41 mpg
25 mpg
330xi
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
408 mi
320d DPF
665 mi
408 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
181.9 kWh
320d DPF
117.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
330xi
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)
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