The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 52,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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, but the 320i is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
320i
330d
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
330d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.84 %
General
320i
330d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i
330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30


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 4000 rpm
320i
181 hp
254 hp
330d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
320i
330d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
320i
18.15 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
320i
35 mpg
45 mpg
330d
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
548 mi
Range
681 mi
320i
548 mi
681 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
107 kWh
320i
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















