The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 40,400
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320i.
330d BluePerformance
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
320i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
330d BluePerformance
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
330d BluePerformance
384 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d BluePerformance
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.67 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
320i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d BluePerformance
41 mpg
37 mpg
320i
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
583 mi
330d BluePerformance
665 mi
583 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).
121.2 kWh
330d BluePerformance
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














