The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 39,300
€ 33,800
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches shorter.
330d DPF
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.9
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
108.7
178
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
320i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.94 %
General
330d DPF
320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d DPF
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N43
M57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
168 hp
320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d DPF
320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.2 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
330d DPF
36 mpg
35 mpg
320i
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
583 mi
Range
575 mi
330d DPF
583 mi
575 mi
320i
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).
128.7 kWh
330d DPF
133.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
