The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 42,200
€ 42,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 328i is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330xi.
328i
330xi
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
328i
330xi
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.59 %
General
328i
330xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
328i
330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N52
N20-B20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
328i
242 hp
254 hp
330xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
328i
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
328i
330xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
328i
14.67 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
328i
330xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
328i
35 mpg
23 mpg
330xi
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
388 mi
328i
557 mi
388 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
127 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).
191.4 kWh
328i
127 kWh
191.4 kWh
330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
328i
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
