The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 42,900
€ 40,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 330d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 320i.
330d BluePerformance
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.4
112.2
185.4
178.4 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
320i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.65 %
General
330d BluePerformance
320i
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d BluePerformance
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B48
N57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
330d BluePerformance
242 hp
181 hp
320i
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d BluePerformance
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
320i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
43 mpg
320i
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
665 mi
Range
667 mi
330d BluePerformance
665 mi
667 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).
104.1 kWh
330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















