The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 43,900
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) 330d
€ 32,700
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) 320d DPF
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

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
320d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

330d
320d DPF
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

General

330d
320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

330d
320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
330d
242 hp
175 hp
320d DPF
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
320d DPF

Performance

330d
320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

330d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

320d DPF

 REPLAY
14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
330d
14.81 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d
320d DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
330d
38 mpg
49 mpg
320d DPF
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
790 mi
330d
611 mi
790 mi
320d DPF
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
98.8 kWh
330d
127.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d
320d DPF
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