The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 330d (08 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 41,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 325i is 0.4 inches shorter.
325i
330d
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
325i
330d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %
General
325i
330d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325i
330d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
325i
215 hp
242 hp
330d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
325i
199 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
330d
Performance
325i
330d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330d
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
325i
15.74 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325i
330d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
325i
33 mpg
41 mpg
330d
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
551 mi
Range
665 mi
325i
551 mi
665 mi
330d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
325i
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325i
330d
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
