The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 32,700

€ 42,900

€ 32,700
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 320d DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
320d DPF
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
320d DPF
330i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %

General
320d DPF
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d DPF
330i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
320d DPF
175 hp
268 hp
330i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
320d DPF
330i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

330i
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
320d DPF
18.96 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d DPF
330i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
320d DPF
49 mpg
31 mpg
330i
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
790 mi
Range
522 mi
320d DPF
790 mi
522 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
142.1 kWh
320d DPF
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d DPF
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