The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,400
€ 31,700
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 320i are absolutely identical. Both are 178 inches long, 71.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
320i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.72 %
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 automatic 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
36 mpg
320i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
512 mi
Range
602 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
602 mi
320i
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).
123.1 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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



















