The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,400
€ 28,900
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 330d DPF and the 318i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
330d DPF
318i
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
318i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.31 %
General
330d DPF
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d DPF
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N46
M57-D30
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
127 hp
318i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d DPF
318i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
318i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
30 mpg
318i
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
512 mi
Range
495 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
495 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
149.7 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
318i
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
