The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

€ 41,200
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) 320d
€ 44,000
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08) 330xd DPF
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 320d is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330xd DPF.
320d
330xd DPF
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

320d
330xd DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)

General

320d
330xd DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

320d
330xd DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
320d
181 hp
228 hp
330xd DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330xd DPF

Performance

320d
330xd DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

320d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

330xd DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
320d
19.43 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
330xd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

320d
330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320d
51 mpg
29 mpg
330xd DPF
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
474 mi
320d
770 mi
474 mi
330xd DPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
164.6 kWh
320d
94.6 kWh
164.6 kWh
330xd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

320d
330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data