The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 41,800
€ 28,800
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 330d is 0.4 inches longer.
330d
320i
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
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
320i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
General
330d
320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N46
N57-D30
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
330d
242 hp
148 hp
320i
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
330d
14.67 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
320i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
330d
41 mpg
32 mpg
320i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
529 mi
330d
665 mi
529 mi
320i
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).
140.2 kWh
330d
117.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
320i
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
