The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11)
€ 35,700

€ 42,900

€ 35,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 325d DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
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
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
325d DPF
194 hp
242 hp
330d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d BluePerformance
Performance
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325d DPF
40 mpg
41 mpg
330d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
665 mi
325d DPF
642 mi
665 mi
330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
325d DPF
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325d DPF
330d BluePerformance
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