The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)
€ 41,800

€ 31,400

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330d and the 318d are absolutely identical. Both are 178.4 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330d
318d
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
178.4
108.7
178.4
178.4 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
318d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %

General
330d
318d
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
330d
318d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
330d
242 hp
141 hp
318d
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
318d
Performance
330d
318d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

318d
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
330d
14.67 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
318d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
330d
41 mpg
50 mpg
318d
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
665 mi
Range
807 mi
330d
665 mi
807 mi
318d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
330d
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
318d
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