The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 41,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320i and the 330xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320i
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
320i
330xi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.7 %
General
320i
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
BMW N53
N46-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
320i
148 hp
268 hp
330xi
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320i
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
320i
330xi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
320i
20.78 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320i
32 mpg
29 mpg
330xi
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
529 mi
Range
490 mi
320i
529 mi
490 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
320i
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
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)
No data
