The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 44,400
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) 330d
€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) 318d DPF
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer.
330d
318d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

330d
318d DPF
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

General

330d
318d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

330d
318d DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M47
N57-D30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
330d
242 hp
120 hp
318d DPF
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
318d DPF

Performance

330d
318d DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

330d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
330d
15.58 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d
318d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
330d
36 mpg
42 mpg
318d DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
677 mi
330d
583 mi
677 mi
318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
330d
133.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d
318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data