The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,300
€ 35,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 318i.
330d DPF
318i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
318i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.45 %
General
330d DPF
318i
E90
Generation
F30
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 DPF
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B38
M57-D30
Engine Code
B38-B15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
134 hp
318i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d DPF
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
330d DPF
36 mpg
47 mpg
318i
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
746 mi
330d DPF
583 mi
746 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
94.8 kWh
330d DPF
133.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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