The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 38,900
€ 42,900
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330d BluePerformance.
320i
330d BluePerformance
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 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
330d BluePerformance
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %
General
320i
330d BluePerformance
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320i
330d BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
181 hp
242 hp
330d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d BluePerformance
Performance
320i
330d BluePerformance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
320i
19.06 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
320i
37 mpg
41 mpg
330d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
583 mi
Range
665 mi
320i
583 mi
665 mi
330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.3 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
330d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
