The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
€ 33,000
€ 41,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 320si and the 330xi are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
320si
330xi
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
320si
330xi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.7 %
General
320si
330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320si
330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N45
Engine Series
BMW N53
N45-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
320si
171 hp
268 hp
330xi
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
320si
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
320si
330xi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
320si
17.98 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320si
330xi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
320si
26 mpg
29 mpg
330xi
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
440 mi
Range
490 mi
320si
440 mi
490 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
151.6 kWh
320si
168.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320si
330xi
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
