The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 43,300
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 320i is 0.4 inches shorter.
320i
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
320i
330i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.61 %
General
320i
330i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
330i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N53
N43-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
320i
168 hp
268 hp
330i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330i
Performance
320i
330i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330i
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
320i
19.36 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320i
36 mpg
29 mpg
330i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
602 mi
Range
477 mi
320i
602 mi
477 mi
330i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
155.3 kWh
320i
123.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
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
