The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 42,500

€ 44,000

€ 42,500
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The 320i is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330xd DPF.
320i
330xd 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
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320i
330xd DPF
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.97 %

General
320i
330xd DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320i
330xd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW M57
B48-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
330xd DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330xd DPF
Performance
320i
330xd DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

330xd DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
320i
19.55 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320i
330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320i
41 mpg
29 mpg
330xd DPF
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
654 mi
Range
474 mi
320i
654 mi
474 mi
330xd DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
164.6 kWh
330xd DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320i
330xd DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data