The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,000
€ 29,500
€ 52,000
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
The 330d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the 318i.
330d
318i
56.9
71.9
81.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
178
185.4 in
Length
178 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
330d
318i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
330d
318i
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 B57
Engine Series
BMW N43
B57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
330d
261 hp
141 hp
318i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
330d
428 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i
Performance
330d
318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
318i
▶ REPLAY
14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
330d
14.66 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d
318i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
330d
46 mpg
37 mpg
318i
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
719 mi
Range
611 mi
330d
719 mi
611 mi
318i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
318i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d
318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
