The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 46,500
€ 37,900
€ 46,500
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 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 320i.
330d
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
178.4
110.6
182
178.4 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
320i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.28 %
General
330d
320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
330d
320i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
330d
242 hp
181 hp
320i
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
330d
384 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
320i
Performance
330d
320i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
320i
▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
330d
15.71 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d
35 mpg
37 mpg
320i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
583 mi
330d
557 mi
583 mi
320i
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).
121.2 kWh
330d
139.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
