The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 46,500
€ 26,800
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 is 0.4 inches longer.
330d
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
178.4
108.7
178
178.4 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
318i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
General
330d
318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d
318i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N46
N57-D30
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
330d
242 hp
127 hp
318i
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d
318i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
330d
15.71 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
318i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
330d
35 mpg
32 mpg
318i
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
536 mi
330d
557 mi
536 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
138.2 kWh
330d
139.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
318i
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
