The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 34,300
€ 40,900
€ 34,300
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The 320i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 330xi.
320i
330xi
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
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
330xi
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
General
320i
330xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N52
N20-B20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
320i
181 hp
254 hp
330xi
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
320i
330xi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
320i
17.97 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330xi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
320i
39 mpg
25 mpg
330xi
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
611 mi
Range
408 mi
320i
611 mi
408 mi
330xi
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).
181.9 kWh
320i
115.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
