The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330i (08 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 40,700
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 320i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330i.
320i
330i
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
108.7
178.4
182 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
330i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.83 %
General
320i
330i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N53
N20-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
320i
181 hp
268 hp
330i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
320i
330i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
320i
17.97 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
320i
39 mpg
32 mpg
330i
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
529 mi
320i
611 mi
529 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
320i
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
