The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 46,700
€ 29,500
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
330d BluePerformance
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d BluePerformance
318i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
General
330d BluePerformance
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d BluePerformance
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N43
N57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
330d BluePerformance
254 hp
141 hp
318i
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d BluePerformance
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
330d BluePerformance
14.02 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d BluePerformance
318i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d BluePerformance
48 mpg
37 mpg
318i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
723 mi
Range
611 mi
330d BluePerformance
723 mi
611 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d BluePerformance
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















