The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 41,400

€ 37,900

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320i.
330d DPF
320i
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330d DPF
320i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.41 %

General
330d DPF
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d DPF
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
330d DPF
228 hp
181 hp
320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d DPF
320i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

320i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
330d DPF
16.34 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d DPF
320i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d DPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
320i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
512 mi
Range
583 mi
330d DPF
512 mi
583 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).
121.2 kWh
330d DPF
152.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d DPF
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data