The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 31,700
€ 44,000
€ 31,700
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 the 320i and the 330xd DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320i
330xd DPF
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
330xd DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.49 %
General
320i
330xd DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i
330xd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW M57
N43-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
168 hp
228 hp
330xd DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330xd DPF
Performance
320i
330xd DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330xd DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
320i
19.36 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320i
36 mpg
29 mpg
330xd DPF
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
602 mi
Range
474 mi
320i
602 mi
474 mi
330xd DPF
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).
164.6 kWh
320i
123.1 kWh
164.6 kWh
330xd DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330xd DPF
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











