The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 46,500
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) 330d
€ 38,700
BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15) 320d
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 320d.
330d
320d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

330d
320d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.33 %
BMW 320d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

330d
320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

330d
320d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
330d
242 hp
181 hp
320d
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d

Performance

330d
320d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

330d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

320d

 REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
330d
15.71 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

330d
320d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
330d
35 mpg
53 mpg
320d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
805 mi
330d
557 mi
805 mi
320d
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).
90.4 kWh
330d
139.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

330d
320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data