The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 52,400
€ 28,900
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the 318i.
330d
318i
56.3
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
318i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.31 %
General
330d
318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
330d
254 hp
127 hp
318i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
330d
413 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
330d
14.67 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
318i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
330d
45 mpg
30 mpg
318i
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
681 mi
Range
495 mi
330d
681 mi
495 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
149.7 kWh
330d
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
