The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 38,900

€ 41,400

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the 330d DPF.
320i
330d DPF
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
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
330d DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.41 %

General
320i
330d DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
320i
330d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
320i
181 hp
228 hp
330d DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d DPF
Performance
320i
330d DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

330d DPF
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
320i
19.06 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
320i
37 mpg
32 mpg
330d DPF
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
583 mi
Range
512 mi
320i
583 mi
512 mi
330d DPF
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).
152.2 kWh
320i
121.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
330d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data